Biomechanics, visual and carrying discomfort: The role of ergonomics among technology education professionals on the use of laptop in no-desk settings

Abstract

The use of laptop computer in our daily activities due to rapid changes in technology and industries has a great role in the fourth industrial revolution and directly or indirectly affect the way we learn, live and work. The research study intends to investigate the role of ergonomics and the impact of the use of laptop computer on biomechanics, visual and carrying discomfort among technology education professionals in Nigeria. The study used questionnaires, in order to collect data and empirical data were used for the descriptive analysis. The objectives are to examine how the use of laptop computer affect the biomechanics, visualization and carrying discomfort of the technology educators. The research so far discovered how laptop computer users faced problems like back pains, muscular pains, visual and carrying discomfort and lack of ergonomic knowledge and awareness among technical and vocational education professionals.