Ergonomic Assessment of Workstation among Computer Users of Karachi
Journal Title: American journal of Engineering Research - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 8
Abstract
Objective: To assess the ergonomics of workstation among computer users of Karachi. Methodology: It was a cross sectional study. Random selection of computer users from different organization of Karachi. The data collected from January 2012 to June 2012. We selected computer users from both gender between 17 to 41 years of age by convenient sampling. Those selected, were subjected had a work experience of about one year using computer for at least two hours. A self-administered questionnaire was used to assess the ergonomics of workstation. Results: Results showed that 63% participants do not use proper back rest so the chances of developing lower back pain is also too high. And also, their seat width and depth is not comfortable and ergonomically suit them. Most of the participants responded that they have arm rest in their chairs and they usually support their forearms on the arm rest. Conclusions: The symptoms increases with the increase contact time with the VDT. Most of the computer users are not working in ergonomically designed workstations. So the complaints of musculoskeletal pain among computer users of Karachi are much higher as compared to the other countries. It is recommended that organizations should follow the guidelines provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and be encouraged to purchase adjustable equipment for accommodation of the users.
Authors and Affiliations
Muhammad Atif Khan1* ,, Muhammad Asif2 ,, Muhammad Riaz Baig Chughtai3 ,, Hira Islam Rajput4 ,, Shazia Abdul Hamid Khalfe5.
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