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| Office ergonomics has become extremely
important mainly due to increased use of computers.
Even though the advent of the computer has made
office work more efficient, the lack of varied movements
associated with computer work can contribute to
muscular discomfort, which can turn into a repetitive
strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tension
neck syndrome or tennis elbow, if ergonomics is
ignored.
To minimize strain while working at the computer,
workstations should be set up in an "ergonomically
friendly" way. Here are a few tips:
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Purchase a Good Workstation
Chair and Adjust it Properly:
The chair is the most important component
of a computer workstation. An ideal "ergonomic"
chair should be adjustable and provide lower
lumbar back support. Employees should adjust
their chairs regularly to promote blood flow.
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Minimize Repetitive Reaching:
Keep items that you use frequently within
easy reach. |
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Maintain a Proper Working
Height:
Keyboards should be located at elbow height,
feet should be flat on the floor or supported
on a foot rest and shoulders should be relaxed. |
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Type with Straight Wrist
Joints:
While keyboarding wrists should be straight.
This may mean lowering the legs on the back
of the keyboard or tilting the keyboard slightly
backwards. Split keyboards can minimize wrist
deviations. A wrist rest can help maintain
straight wrists, however are not meant for
to lean on while typing. |
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Avoid Forceful Gripping of
the Mouse:
Let go of the mouse when you are not using
it. Move your arm rather than your wrists
when mousing. |
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Stretch and Be Active:
Frequently stop (i.e., at least once per hour)
entering data to stretch hands and fingers.
Stand up for five minutes, at least once every
hour. |
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| It is important to remember workstation changes
may feel uncomfortable at first. Be sure employees
give themselves time to adjust.
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