Are You Sitting Properly? Tips To Improve Your Health While At The Computer

Safety First

THE POTENTIAL ISSUES
HANDS, NECK, EYES
PLUS GENERAL HAZARDS

HANDS:
Repeating the same motions over and over (i.e. typing on a keyboard) can cause inflammation called Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.

NECK:
By looking down at a computer screen for several hours, you can get a stiff neck.

EYES:
Symptoms such as visual fatigue, blurred or double vision, burning and tearing eyes, and headaches as well as permanent eye damage may be caused by computer usage.

GENERAL HAZARDS:
Accidents involving computers are increasing, in the home and office.

Continue reading below to see
safety tips to avoid these issues!

PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS:

FOR THE EYES:
– Keep the monitor at an angel which prevents the sun from shining onto the screen.
– Use blinds, drapes or shades to block the glares from the sun.

TO AVOID FATIGUE:
– Exercise the eyes by focusing on objects in varying distances.
– Keep the screen and document holder at equal height and distance.
– Blink regularly.
– Add moisture to the air with a steam humidifier.
– Adjust the screens brightness.
– Keep your screen clean.

MONITOR:
– Should swivel, tilt and elevate.
– Should be 18 -24 inches away from your face.

KEYBOARD:
– Should be placed to allow the forearm to be parallel to the floor without raising the elbows.
– Should be places directly in front of the monitor and at the same elevation as the mouse.

TABLE/DESK:
– Should provide sufficient leg room.
– At least 30 inches in depth.

GENERAL TIPS:
– Place your computer near an outlet, to minimize the need for extension cords.
– Do not overload the outlets.

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