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"WORK" primarily addressing an office environment - Myriad
websites exist regarding computing and ergonomics. Pay attention to what
your body tells you — if it hurts, don’t do it. Experiment
with different positions and tools. Muscles will typically fatigue in
less than a half hour of repetitive activity. Work slowly and steadily,
taking breaks and switching tasks often. A rest of as little as five
minutes can start to relieve swelling joints.
- Use the proper tools and good posture.....back
straight and feet flat on the floor.
- Not everyone is the same size. Find a workstation,
chair, keyboard, mouse, monitor, which works for your body.
- Be sure your table or workstation is an
appropriate height for you and your tasks. Use a footrest
if necessary.
- Keep your wrists in a neutral, relaxed
position.
- Headsets are great rather
than bending your neck and wrist in awkward positions to
hold a phone. When you wear a headset, you work with your
head and spine in the correct position for long-term comfort.
This reduces the risk of neck and back injury and prevents
the stress induced by tense muscles. Your time on the phone
is less tiring, which makes your work easier.
Working hands-free increases your personal productivity, without you or your
body working
any harder.
Resources:
Ergoweb
Healthy
Computing
Microsoft
Healthy Computing Guide
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