https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper How to sit at a computer correctly en-us 2016-04-29 06:24:36 UTC 2025-11-03 00:30:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/aws/111492561/fae1ac242721d5a3e5b34a1ec34582d870009c7a/8e81f1c3b7c56b7ca42c70e309526d8f.jpg minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/108407648 Well, Ergonomics is the study of designing equipment and devices to ft the body and its movements.Ergonomic office furniture is usually adjustable for a wide range of body shapes and sizes. This might include adjustable seat height , back support, arm rests, etc.

]]> 2016-04-29 06:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/108407648 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/108409897 VDU (visual display unit)- Avoid discomfort                                                       caused by reflective                                                   glare and eyestrain.                                                   Protect your eyes
                                             against moisture loss. ]]> 2016-04-29 06:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/108409897 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109363191 Keyboards- Prevent wrist strain
                     which can develop
                     into RSI (repetitive                       strain injury.

]]> 2016-05-05 04:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109363191 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109363983 Chair- Prevent back problems.]]> 2016-05-05 05:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109363983 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109562149 Light-    Prevent visual fatigue.
               Avoid reflective glare.

]]> 2016-05-06 06:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109562149 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109562594 Noise- Minimise distraction                caused by noise.

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]]> 2016-05-06 06:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109563225 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109563532 Electrical safety- Prevent accidents.

]]> 2016-05-06 06:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109563532 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109563868 2016-05-06 06:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109563868 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109563916 2016-05-06 06:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109563916 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109564105 2016-05-06 06:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109564105 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109564210 2016-05-06 06:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109564210 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109564281 2016-05-06 06:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109564281 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109564447 We burn 50 less calories per hour when sitting than standing! 

]]> 2016-05-06 06:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109564447 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109564629 Sitting can cause the muscles to atrophy or tighten in certain places & lead to things like back pain!]]> 2016-05-06 06:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109564629 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109564780 Sitting too much for an extended time can reduce bone density!

]]> 2016-05-06 06:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109564780 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109564876 Research is also showing that sitting for long periods causes the muscles to release less of the enzyme Lipase which controls proper breakdown of fats!

]]> 2016-05-06 06:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109564876 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109565227 Remember to always take regular breaks!

]]> 2016-05-06 07:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109565227 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109565382 2016-05-06 07:08:07 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/109565382 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/110335722 2016-05-11 14:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/110335722 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/110336020 Make sure that the weight of your arms is supported at all times. I foyur arms are not supported, the muscles of your neck and shoulders will be crying by the end of the day!!!]]> 2016-05-11 14:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/110336020 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/110337544 The feet should not be dangling whe you are seated. If your feet don't comfortably reach the floor or there is pressure on the backs of your legs, use a footrest or lower the keyboard and chair!]]> 2016-05-11 14:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/110337544 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/110338663 Watch your head position,
and try to keep the weight of your head directly above its base of support (neck). Don't ''crane'' your neck and head forward!]]> 2016-05-11 14:27:45 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/110338663 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/110339736 2016-05-11 14:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/110339736 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/110340376 2016-05-11 14:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/110340376 minoli_ranasinghe https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/110342183 Talking on the phone with phone receiver jammed between the neck and ear is really bad practice!]]> 2016-05-11 14:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/minoli_ranasinghe/ergonomicswallpaper/wish/110342183