BTT 1O1-Unit #2-Issues in Information Technology
OFFICE ERGONOMICS
Ergonomics: The study of people’s efficiency in their working environment and adapting one’s
workspace to fit their needs.
Instructions: Use the website HealthyComputing.com
● Click onto the “ENTER” link under Office Ergonomics blue box
● Enter into “Ergonomic Setup Tips”
KEYBOARDS
1. 44Describe how your keyboard should be positioned.
2. Who benefits from a ‘split” keyboard and why.
3. What are the SEVEN tips for healthy keyboard usage.
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
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4. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. What are two health problems from using your keyboard incorrectly, (See “Causes of
Discomfort – Elbows” and look for Keyboard for more information)
MONITORS
5. How should your computer monitor be positioned:
a. How far away from your monitor should you be?
b. At what eye level should your monitor be positioned?
6. What are two health concerns that might arise from a poorly positioned monitor?
7. What is the 20/20/20 rule?
MOUSE
8. How should the mouse be positioned relative to your keyboard? What is meant by a
‘mouse bridge”
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OFFICE ERGONOMICS
Ergonomics: The study of people’s efficiency in their working environment and adapting one’s
workspace to fit their needs.
Instructions: Use the website HealthyComputing.com
● Click onto the “ENTER” link under Office Ergonomics blue box
● Enter into “Ergonomic Setup Tips”
KEYBOARDS
1. 44Describe how your keyboard should be positioned.
2. Who benefits from a ‘split” keyboard and why.
3. What are the SEVEN tips for healthy keyboard usage.
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
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4. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. What are two health problems from using your keyboard incorrectly, (See “Causes of
Discomfort – Elbows” and look for Keyboard for more information)
MONITORS
5. How should your computer monitor be positioned:
a. How far away from your monitor should you be?
b. At what eye level should your monitor be positioned?
6. What are two health concerns that might arise from a poorly positioned monitor?
7. What is the 20/20/20 rule?
MOUSE
8. How should the mouse be positioned relative to your keyboard? What is meant by a
‘mouse bridge”
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