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                                             ERGONOMICS

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                                             ERGONOMICS

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BY: NAMITA JOSEPH

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Laptop should be eye-level

PC should be properly supported

Feet should be flat on the floor

Shoulders down and relaxed

Back should be properly supported

You should keep your wrists at level

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Every few hours take a break and perform some gentle exercises and stretches.

Stand up, move around.

Stretch your wrists, shoulders and perform some gentle and controlled head roles.

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Poor lighting can cause glare and reflections and make working on your computer difficult or dangerous.

Noise from information processing equipment, such as computers and printers, can be a major source of irritation and can even cause headaches.

Technical equipment can also produce considerable amounts of heat. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation so your workplace does not
become hot and stuffy.

Take notice of the cables around your computer
and other equipment. These cables can be quite dangerous, if not taped down or secured in a
manner that does not make them an obstacle.

Poor Posture is a major source of health problems associated with using computers. Try not to sit on the edge of your chair. Sit tall with your shoulders down and pulledback.

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To reduce strain, take short breaks and rest your eyes.  Look away at your computer

at a longer distance and try rolling your eyes and looking side to side.  You could

also close our eyes for a short while

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Lighten your load by purchasing a lightweight laptop.

Carry your laptop in a wheeled case or a backpack with wide, padded shoulder straps and a sturdy hip
belt.

When carrying files, binders, and additional items, consider putting them in a separate case to balance the load.

Eliminate the need to carry your laptop by using portable media storage

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Use a chair that supports a comfortable upright or slightly reclined posture. In a reclined position, prop your feet up to maintain a neutral trunk/thigh angle. Be sure to maintain a neutral neck posture. Use a towel roll or inflatable lumbar pillow to provide low back support.

Place the laptop on your lap to help keep your wrists straight while keying.

Don’t place your laptop on top of a pillow or other soft material. The lack of circulation could shut down the fan, which can overheat the computer.

Stand up and stretch frequently.

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Maintain a neutral neck posture by placing the top of the screen at about eye level.

Attach a regular size, external keyboard and pointing device to the laptop, and place them on an adjustable keyboard tray or desk.They should be positioned at or slightly below elbow height.

Angle the screen to reduce bending your head forward. Use your eyes instead of your neck to adjust your line of vision.

Reduce glare by positioning the screen at a right angle to windows and away from overhead lighting.

Clean the screen frequently as dust can make it difficult to read and may increase eyestrain.

Take frequent stretch breaks every 30 to 45 minutes.

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Buy a wrist rest or make your own wrist rest from a folded towel or jacket

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Keep the mouse right in front of you if you don’t need the keyboard for the software you are using.

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TO REACH THE KEYBOARD AND TO KEEP THE MONITOR AT EYE LEVEL

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TO REACH THE KEYBOARD AND TO KEEP THE MONITOR AT EYE LEVEL

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•A higher chair is best

•Sitting on a book and supporting your

feet can work well, too

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•Put one or two old phone books

under your feet so your feet are

flat on top of them