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Do you believe you are safe from on-the-job pain by sitting behind a desk at an indoor office? Think again. The American Society of Safety Engineers wants you to stay pain-free at work.

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It seems you aren’t completely safe from pain at any job! Remember, this is North American occupational Safety and Health Week. To celebrate, do your back a favor, and buy a new desk chair.

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In 00:01s XLS – Exterior of one building of ASSE’s offices. A sign labeling the building also in shot. Emma Dozier in front of main doors. Out 03:50s	(SOT: Dozier) We are here at the American Society of Safety Engineers. Also known as ASSE.
In 03:51s LS – Dozier in front of ASSE’s main doors. See whole body and doors. Super: Emma Dozier, Reporting Out 07:63s	(Dozier continued) These professionals have been hard at work finding out which office equipment fits your body best. This ensures your comfort –
In 07:64s MS – Dozier (knees and up) opening the doors and entering the building Out 10:64s	(Dozier continued) and safety. Let’s take a tour of ASSE’s offices to see what they have found.
In 10:65s Two-shot – Eddie Greer (left of screen) and Dozier standing in “bad office:” small desk with a computer on top, and an inflexible wooden chair. Also see to the right a classroom-style chair with desk attached. Dozier moves to her right towards the wooden chair. Super: Eddie Greer, ASSE President Out 13:21s	(Narration: Greer) This is your typical desk chair. Unfortunately, it is badly designed.
In 13:22s CU – Dozier sitting in “bad chair” at “bad desk.” Out 14:22s	(SOT: Dozier) How so?
In 14:23s XCU – Greer speaking towards Dozier’s direction. Out 17:70s	(SOT: Greer) You may feel comfortable now, but try sitting in it for eight hours a day, five days a week.
In 17:71s Two-shot – Greer remains in same position as last shot and Dozier is also seen on-camera sitting in the chair Out 19:71s	(Greer continued) You would begin to feel the negative effects of this kind of pressure.
In 19:72s CU – Computer screen at the desk where Dozier has been sitting. On the screen is a colorful diagram of the insides of a back: muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones included. Out 24:72s	(Narration: Dozier) Musculoskeletal Disorder, or MSD, is a common but often ignored disorder. Sufferers usually do not find a source to blame their pain on.
In 24:73s Graphic – diagram of back muscles previously seen on the computer screen. Super: Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) In 24:73s -pain in muscles, ligaments, tendons, or bones In 27:73s -wear and tear from daily activities In 31:73s -#1 occupational safety and health problem Out 36:73s	(Dozier continued) It is characterized by pain in muscles, ligaments, tendons, or bones. MSD is caused by the wear and tear of daily activities. For example, sitting in an uncomfortable desk chair. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health says MSD is the number one problem in the workplace.
In 36:74s MS – ASSE hallway. Greer leads Dozier exiting the “bad” office and heading closer to the camera, or down the hallway. They begin to enter another room. Out 39:19s	(SOT: Greer) For a more comfortable, healthy, and productive office
In 39:20s MS – ergonomic office. Black adjustable chair with padding in front of a sleek steele-colored desk. Computer on top of desk. Greer is entering in front of Dozier, presenting the room. Out 40:83s	(Greer continued) ASSE recommends these tips
In 40:84s CU – Dozier inspecting the chair on screen left while Greer speaks towards her. Out 41:84s	(SOT: Dozier) Chairs should be adjustable
In 41:85s XCU – the back and seat of the chair seen in previous scenes. It is being swiveling and adjusting in all directions by an off-camera hand. Out 42:85s	(Narration: Dozier, continued) in the back, the seat and
In 42:86s XCU – armrests of same chair swiveling in all directions. Out 44:11s	(Dozier continued) the armrests
In 44:12s XCU – five-star point base of same chair. It has wheels and is resting on the floor. Out 46:42s	(Dozier continued)They should be supported by a five-point star base.
In 46:43s XCU – a pair of legs extending from the chair and tucked comfortably under the desk. They are women’s legs, presumably Dozier’s, crossed at the ankle and dressed in panty hose and black pumps. Out 49:63s	(Dozier continued) Desks should be high enough to leave leg room for posture adjustments.
In 49:64s XCU – two elbows resting comfortably at a 90-degree angle on the desk and extending towards the computer’s keyboard. They are a woman’s freshly manicured hands. Out 50:82s	(Dozier continued) And they should allow for a 90-degree angle at the elbow.
In 50:83s CU – Dozier’s head facing computer screen. Graphic of a yellow 20-degree angle made between the eyes and the top of computer display. Out 53:93s	(Narration: Greer) The top of the computer display should be about 20 degrees below eye level.
In 53:94s Two-shot – Dozier (to the left) and Greer shaking hands and smiling. Out 56:62s	(SOT: Dozier) Thank you for giving us a tour, President Greer. (SOT: Greer) It was my pleasure.
In 56:63s MS – Dozier exiting the same doors she entered at the beginning. Then she stands outside as she concludes. Out 60:35s	(SOT: Dozier) The ASSE wants you to protect yourself at work by simply becoming more comfortable! Emma Dozier, reporting for the ASSE.
Total time: 60:35s   Total scene changes: 19