This document discusses how people physically interact with computers and provides tips for setting up an ergonomic workstation and doing exercises throughout the workday to prevent injuries from prolonged sitting. It recommends positioning equipment in accessible places, spending 5 minutes away from the computer every hour, and provides examples of hand, back, shoulder, head, and neck exercises to do regularly at the desk.
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20. Additional Setup Steps Eliminate any reflection on your monitor. Position any additional equipment in accessible places.
21. Exercises for the office One of the biggest injury risk factors is static posture. Try to spend at least 5 minutes every hour away from your computer. Hand Exercises Tightly clench your hand into a fist and release, fanning out the fingers. Repeat 3 times
22. Back and Shoulder Exercises Stand up straight, place your right hand on your left shoulder and move your head back gently. Do the same thing for the right shoulder
23. Head and Neck Exercises Move head sideways from left to right and back to left Move head backwards and then forward
24. Computer and Desk Stretches … Sitting at a computer for long periods often cause neck and shoulder stiffness and occasionally lower back pain. Do these stretches every hour or so throughout the day or whenever you feel still. Also be sure to get up and walk around the office whenever you think of it. You’ll feel better.