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Posted By Anders Molko
Anyone any information about the ergonomic setup of school classrooms?
Cant seem to find anything about it on the net.
Do the same regualtions and legislation apply to classrooms as they do to a workplace?
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Posted By Adrian Clifton
Anders
Dare I say it? RISK ASSESS.
See the Management Regs, Reg 3 (1)(b); 'Every employer shall amke a suitable and sufficient assessment of; the risks to the health and safety of persons not in his employment arising out of or in connection with the conduct by him of his undertaking'.
Poor ergonomics are well known as a source of potential problems to adults. The bodies of young persons in schools are still developing and this source of potential problems may have a more profound effect on them as they may be more susceptible.
Adrian
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Posted By Anders Molko
exactly adrian, hence why i asked the question! Thnaks for the advice, i will be conducting a risk assesment but would like to get some more knowledge of the area first.
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Posted By Della Pearlman Hallo Anders - if you are looking for information on furniture, coat hooks, shelving, desks etc., the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) part-sponsors a website with all this information: http://www.cfg.gov.uk/sc...mensions/dimensions.htmlHope this helps Della Pearlman
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Posted By Andy Brazier Ergonomics is a very wide subject covering objects, systems and environment. In other words it is not just about seat and desk design. However, if this is what you are referring to you may find the following useful http://www.teachernet.go...y/2_standard.cfm?id=4115http://www.teachernet.go...re%20MSF%20Guide%207.pdfI suspect most people think that buying the right equipment will solve ergonomics. In fact, much of it is to do with behaviour. At school, you will probably be do more to reduce risks by telling students about correct posture and intervening when you see this not being followed. However, I do recognise that this is unlikely to be easy as it will be a continuous battle. You may find this website from the ergonomics society interesting. http://www.ergonomics4schools.com/
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Posted By Kieran J Duignan
The primary influences on the'ergonomic setup' in a school depends on the subject being taught, the age group of learners, the budget, physical environment and the philosophy of the school leadership.
To analyse it reasonably well, study a basic text of ergonomics to appreciate ergonomic design and a basic guide to behavioural reinforcement psychology.
If you have difficulty tracing this material, you are welcome to contact me on 020 8654 0808
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