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Proper Ergonomics At The Computer
Ergonomics at the Computer
If you are sitting at the computer all day long or even for an
hour or two, you should make sure that you are comfortable. Many
people that are sitting and operating their computer for periods
of time and are not comfortable may be hurting their bodies and
causing serious injury for years to come. If you use a computer
then you should know about the correct ergonomically way to sit
at your computer.
Ergonomics is about healthy positioning of your body and how to
move your body without hurting it. There are a few things to
take into consideration when at the computer. Where the computer
screen is located, where your keyboard is located and where your
feet are located.
Make sure your computer screen is at eye level and at a
comfortable distance. You don't want your head to be tilted for
long hours so make sure that you don't have to tilt up or down.
You will also want the distance of the screen to be
satisfactory. Don't put the screen too far so you are constantly
squinting or too close so that the screen
hurts your eyes.
Your keyboard should be at a comfortable distance and should not
be too low or too high. Make sure you are able to type for long
periods of time with pain. Purchase a wrist rest for your wrists
so that they are comfortable.
It is also important that you have an adjustable computer chair
so that you can raise it or lower it depending on your comfort.
Plus computer chairs are usually on wheels so you can get a
comfortable position almost anytime.
Another important item is to make sure that your feet are
comfortably touching the floor, you don't want to look like you
are on a bar stool or on a child's seat, so adjust it
accordingly. So for great ergonomics follow the tips above.
About the author:
Jay is the web owner of http://www.dsl-in.com DSL, a website that provides
information and resources on DSL, DSL Service, and DSL Service
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