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Ductless Fume Hoods
3.3.2 Working Ergonomics
On most occasions, you would most likely be operating the fume hood in sitting rather than standing posture.
There are some obvious advantages of the sitting posture:
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The physiological energy cost and fatigue involved in sitting are relatively less
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Sitting posture provides the body with a stable support
However, sitting position has some drawbacks too:
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The working area available is fairly limited
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There is a potential risk of being constrained in the same posture for a long time
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Sitting posture is one of the most stressful postures for one’s back
Therefore you should pay careful attention to the following guidelines in order to achieve comfortable and
healthy working conditions:
1. Always ensure that your legs have enough legroom.
2. Keep your lower back comfortably supported by your chair. Adjust the chair or use a pillow behind your
back whenever necessary.
3. You should place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. Don’t dangle your feet and compress your
thighs.
4. You should keep varying your sitting position throughout the day at regular intervals so that you are
never in the same posture for too long.
5. Observe the following precautions with respect to your eyes:
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Give your eyes frequent breaks. Periodically look away from the work area and focus at a distant
point.
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Keep your glasses clean.
6. Arrange the items/apparatus frequently used in your work in such a way that you can minimize the
physical strain involved in handling them.
7. Exercise regularly
Ergonomics accessories available with Esco include:
a. Armrest padding
b. Lab chair
c. Footrest
Please contact your local distributor or Esco for more information.