Determinants of Computer Ergonomic Hazards among Office Workers in Klang Valley, Malaysia

Abstract

Extent of computer usage in public and private sectors had been greatly increased in recent decades carrying the risk of several health hazards. Due to the impact of computer ergonomic hazards on office workers, this study is conducted to evaluate the awareness and determinants of computer ergonomic hazards among office workers in Klang Valley. A total of 340 office workers from 4 district areas were selected using online survey. Independent sample t-test and standard multiple regression was used to analyse the data. The finding of this study reveals that the respondents possess a high level of awareness of computer ergonomics hazards especially the long hours of computer usage can affect their health conditions. Consistent with the Activity Theory, this study suggests that the design of workstation has an impact on computer ergonomic hazards. This study gives the office management as well as policy-makers the opportunity to take necessary steps such as arranging training and development programmes, prepare guidelines on the awareness of computer ergonomic hazards, and redesign the workstation’s furniture and setup following worldwide prominent ergonomic standard and guidelines.

Prevención de Lesiones Musculoesqueléticas en Estudiantes que Reciben Clases de Modalidad Virtual

“…Después de las charlas ofrecidas, se observó preocupación por mejorar algunas de las condiciones, entre ellas, la adopción de una buena postura, lo cual contribuye a mantener al cuerpo en su posición adecuada evitando así el aparecimiento del dolor, debido a que evita que la musculatura sea sometida a mayor esfuerzo y como consecuencia aumenta la rigidez y el dolor (18). Con relación a las personas que trabajan por tiempo prolongado frente a una computadora, existe una clara necesidad de diseñar programas educativos que conlleven a adoptar mejoras en el diseño del lugar de trabajo de acuerdo a las medias antropométricas del usuario siguiendo pautas ergonómicas (19). En tal sentido, basados en los resultados, el programa de intervención aplicado mostró efectos positivos.…”