Mary’s job requires her to sit at a computer terminal inputting student data. Her only breaks include a 1-hour lunch and two 15-
minute breaks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. What type of hazard is Mary most likely to encounter? A. Awkward Posture B. Excessive Force C. Neutral Posture D. Static Posture
Answer: Mary would experience Static Posture
(Option D)
Explanation: In office-based jobs employees spend approximately 6 to 8 hours sitting in the same posture whilst working. Which requires less muscular efforts, as a result, it causes blood flow to decrease, which is being supplied to the legs, and causes them to be stiff numb and swelled. Moreover, it can also cause neck stiffness and back problems.
