Repetitive Motion Disorders

 

Use the NINDS site to answer these questions.

  1. List several different RMDs.
  2. What causes RMDs?
  3. What types of jobs tend to see this affliction?
  4. What are employers doing to reduce RMDs?
  5. According to Google what is ergonomics?

    OSHA - Ergonomic Workstations
  1. What is the purpose of OSHA?
  2. Describe several things that you should look for in a proper desk setup.

Human Factors

  1. What is Human Engineering?
  2. What is the difference between ergonomics and human factors? Give examples to illustrate the difference.
  3. Where did this area of study find its start?

The Wacom Solution

  1. What is MAS?
  2. What are the advantages of using a Wacom pen instead of a mouse? List several.