tailieunhanh - Choosing household equipment DLF Factsheet

The aims of the criteria used in the checklists are to optimise the comfort and productivity of office workers and to minimise their risk of suffering musculoskeletal disorders. Since they are usually selected and purchased separately, there are separate checklists for each type of furniture or equipment. However, it is important that each item be considered in the context of the whole workstation. The aims of this introductory paper are to explain the principles which should be applied to the overall workstation design and how the checklist criteria were developed. Ergonomists aim to provide. | Choosing household equipment DLF Factsheet Sponsored by 2006 Disabled Living Foundation 1 Established in 1947 Nottingham Rehab Supplies are the market-leading provider of rehabilitation equipment and aids for daily living - promoting comfort and independence in and around the home. Our range features more than 2 000 products that are widely used in the healthcare market as well as a wide consumer customer base gained through the Ways Means consumer catalogue. Each item in our range has been carefully selected to offer practical solutions to undertaking everyday tasks - making life easier and more enjoyable. You can order your FREE copy of the Ways Means catalogue by calling 0845 606 0911 emailing customerservice@ or writing to us at Nottingham Rehab Supplies Clinitron House Excelsior Road Ashby de la Zouch Leics LE65 1JG See our new online catalogue at Disabled Living Foundation All rights reserved. No reproduction or transmission of this publication may be made without written permission. Inclusion including any display advertising does not indicate that any item has been recommended or tested. All information is provided without legal responsibility. Disabled Living Foundation 380-384 Harrow Road London W9 2HU Tel 020 7289 6111 Fax 020 7266 2922 Helpline 0845 130 9177 10am - 4pm Textphone 020 7432 8009 Email advice@ Website Reg. Charity No 290069 VAT Reg. No 226 9253 54 2006 Disabled Living Foundation 2 DLF Factsheet Contents Choosing household equipment INTRODUCTION 4 WHERE TO GET HELP AND ADVICE 4 PLANNING YOUR ROUTINE 5 HOME LAYOUT 5 GENERIC DIFFICULTIES AND SOLUTIONS 6 PERSONAL SAFETY 8 OPENING DOORS AND WINDOWS 10 HOME ELECTRICS 11 CARRYING ITEMS 12 DRINK PREPARATION 13 FOOD PREPARATION 14 BAKING AND COOKING 18 WASHING UP 22 CLEANING THE HOME 23 LAUNDRY 24 USEFUL ORGANISATIONS 26 2006 Disabled Living Foundation