Keyboarding Posture Flashcards
Ergonomics
Study of how a person’s work environment and tools affect the person.
Ergonomics tools
Desk chair, keyboard and mouse
Ergonomists
Design work places and tools to help people do their jobs and use their tool comfortably and safely
Posture
The way a typist sits while at the computer; the way the typists arms, legs, fingers, wrists, and feet are placed
Technique
The form and keying style that a typist uses when operating the keyboard
Technique Ex:
Where the typist positions their fingers on the key board; the way the work station is arranged
Posture Ex:
Sit up straight; feet flat on the floor; body centered in front of the computer; elbows naturally by your side; figured curved; wrists low but not touching the keyboard
Study of how a person’s work environment and tools affect the person.
Ergonomics
Desk chair, keyboard and mouse
Ergonomics tools
Design work places and tools to help people do their jobs and use their tool comfortably and safely
Ergonomists
The way a typist sits while at the computer; the way the typists arms, legs, fingers, wrists, and feet are placed
Posture
The form and keying style that a typist uses when operating the keyboard
Technique
Where the typist positions their fingers on the key board; the way the work station is arranged
Technique Ex:
Sit up straight; feet flat on the floor; body centered in front of the computer; elbows naturally by your side; figured curved; wrists low but not touching the keyboard
Posture Ex:
