Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
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The top of the monitor should be at or slightly below eye level. A
monitor that is too high or too low can cause awkward head and neck
postures and may lead to discomfort in the neck muscles.
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If you use bifocals you may need to lower the monitor. Alternatively, you
might consider customized prescription product glasses.
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Learn to touch type so that you don’t have to look down at the
keyboard.
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Type with straight wrists.
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Type lightly.
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Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your applications. You will be more
productive.
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Use the pointing device (e.g., touch pad, Accupoint
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, or tablet pen
whichever is available with your product, or other optional pointing
devices like mouse or trackball) with a comfortable hand posture. Avoid
awkward hand postures or high gripping force.
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It is helpful to change the type of pointing device that you use on a
regular basis to avoid working in just one hand posture.
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Change they way you work so that you are not stuck in the same
posture for long periods of time. Some people find it comfortable to
occasionally stand while using the product. To do this properly, the
product needs to be on an elevated surface. Make sure you follow the
Good Working Posture points mentioned above while working.
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Take short, strategically spaced rest breaks to avoid eye strain and
body fatigue. For example, stand up and walk around or stretch for a
few minutes every hour.
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Taking regular breaks is especially important if you are working long
hours on your product or working on a deadline.
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If stress at work is affecting your health, try to identify the sources of the
stress and evaluate ways to reduce the stress.
Typing style
Taking breaks and varying tasks
