Info Pro 10 Assignment February 8/16

Ergonomics Assignment

 

You are an ergonomics expert who wants to design and construct your dream workstation/office. What is ergonomics? Ergonomics is a science that deals with designing and arranging things so that people can use them easily and safely. Therefore, your task is to design a dream office/workspace that YOU can use safely and easily. This means that your equipment will not hinder your work experience and performance.

 

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

 

Choose all of your office equipment – from keyboards, to monitors, projection screens, smart boards, office pens, staplers, etc. to a Slushie maker, popcorn machine, coffee machine, etc.

 

THINGS TO CONSIDER:

 

1. The amount of space you have for your office. How many square feet will your office space require? Where will your office be located? In your home or in a separate location? Lighting? Heating? Air conditioning?
2. Brainstorm a list of all of the supplies and items you will include in your office.
3. CREATE A BUDGET FOR YOURSELF. How much will the construction of your office cost? How much will it cost to install all items into your office? (You will create a spreadsheet with all of the costs.)
4. Please make a collection of images and costs of the supplies either in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint.
5. Create a lay-out for your dream office on Paint or another design program. You must map out where your desk will be located, computer, etc.
6. Present your dream office to the class with the proposed budget. Explain how the office shows proficiency in ergonomics and design. You must include a list of the products, benefits of the products, costs of products, etc.
7. Submit the formal design of the office, spreadsheet, and a final report to be graded.

 

Keep in mind:

 

There are MANY available resources online regarding ergonomics. Be creative with this assignment and have fun!