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Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders of Computer Users in Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan

Justine MY Chim

Healthy computing has been a popular topic in the office health and safety domain. Some countries developed specific legislation to protect the prolonged computer users in the workplace. This paper aims to summarize the research results on the legislative requirements and guidelines on office ergonomics practices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo, Japan. In regards to the legislative aspects on office ergonomics, among three countries, only Hong Kong implemented a specific occupational health and safety legislation for protecting the computer users. Other two countries published code of practices and guidelines to suggest the company internal control methodology on office ergonomics. This paper also proposed the FITS model office ergonomics program aims to effectively manage the potential risks of musculoskeletal disorders in computer users. The solution to implement the office ergonomics program is also provided.