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Standing Up For Ergonomics, Erica Eggeman, Joeli Funderburke

Scholars Week

After long hours in the computer lab, students from the manufacturing engineering program began studying the ergonomic conditions of the high traffic computer labs. Existing literature was reviewed to examine similar studies in offices and universities. Research involving health risks related to prolonged periods of sitting was surveyed to determine if WWU engineering students were at risk. The research conducted included RULA (rapid upper limb assessment) and ROSA (rapid office strain assessment) analyses of current desk design compared to analyses of proposed designs. Students who regularly use the workstations were surveyed to gather information about the student's major, their year …