A-6 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
■ Position whatever you are looking at most of the time
(the screen or reference material) directly in front of you
to minimize turning your head while you are typing.
■ Get regular eye check-ups.
VARY YOUR WORKDAY
If you use your computer for prolonged periods, follow
these instructions.
■ Vary your tasks throughout the day.
■ Take frequent short breaks that involve walking,
standing, and stretching. During these breaks, stretch
muscles and joints that were in one position for an
extended period of time. Relax muscles and joints that
were active.
■ Use a timer or reminder software to remind you to
take breaks.
■ To enhance blood circulation, alter your sitting posture
periodically and keep your hands and wrists warm.
NOTE
For more information on workstation setup,
see the American National Standard for Human
Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal
Workstations. ANSI/HFS Standard No. 100-1988.
The Human Factors Society, Inc., P.O. Box 1369,
Santa Monica, California 90406
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