Ergonomics 1

1. Compare the 2 different workplaces, state your observations.

Comfort and Simplicity- The Liberty Chair allows one to incline the chair and provides a lot of space, whereas A Work ng Chair has little space and people have a problem adjusting the height of it, which may cause the person to feel uncomfortable.

Incorrect Height and Depth- Some people have problems looking at the computer screen, maybe because of poor eyesight. However, the monitor could not be moved. In the 2nd design, the M7 Monitor Arm allows the computer screen to be pulled forward, allowing the person to see and does not need to squint his/her eyes.

Task Lighting- The lighting is too bright, causing people not to be able to see properly. The Different Light allows the lamp to be pulled towards the work, making it more convenient.

Freedom of Movement- The arm rest in the first design was too high. Therefore, people would have problems moving around, just like the man which almost spilled the drink. However, for the second design, the arm rest for the chair was adjustable. So, he could drink without the arm rest hindering him.

As there is reflection, sometimes, the angle of the laptop will makes it hard for people to see the screen. For the 1st design, the man used books and files and placed them below the laptop to make it higher, easier for the man to read. For the 2nd design, it was easier as the man just had to place a laptop holder under the laptop.