Healthy
Work Habits
• Get out of your chair regularly through out the
day.
• Avoid extended periods of continuous computer
use by taking short breaks or performing other tasks intermittently
between periods spent on the computer.
A maximum of 40 minutes continuous computer use at any
one time is recommended.
• Avoid pounding on the keys while typing.
• Place frequently used equipment and objects within
functional (easy) reach.
• Take stretch/exercise breaks every 40 minutes
during your work day. It just takes a few seconds to enhance
your productivity.
• Adjust the screen contrast and brightness to reduce
glare and produce a clear character definition. Less eye
strain usually means less neck pain.
• Organise the work area to provide sufficient space
for the variety of tasks undertaken.
• Follow the recommendations for good sitting posture
at the workstation thus reducing muscle fatigue.
• Keep physically fit by exercising regularly. Good
cardiovascular fitness enhances your energy for your job.
• Maintain a constant awareness of preferred neutral
postures not only at work, but in all modes of your life.
Your health follows you wherever you go.
• Attend to persistent aches and pains by seeking
the advice from your physiotherapist. |
