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of Contents
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A
PPENDIX
A: P
APER
P
ORT
S
AFETY
T
IPS
S
IGNS
OF
I
NJURY
What are some of the physical symptoms from overuse or improper use?
Some signs of injury can include numbness, throbbing, tingling, soreness,
and aching in the hands, wrists, or neck. These symptoms can occur at any
time and not necessarily while typing or using the keyboard. If you
experience these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately. This section
provides some suggestions on how to reduce fatigue, discomfort, and possible
injury that can occur while working at the PaperPort ix scanning keyboard.
B
UILDING
A
S
AFE
W
ORK
E
NVIRONMENT
The key to reducing fatigue and discomfort while you work is creating a
safe and comfortable work environment. To do this, you must focus on
three areas:
■
The placement of the PaperPort ix and your mouse
■
Your furniture and posture while seated at that furniture
■
Your hand and arm position and motion at the keyboard
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NOTE: Other factors, such as lighting, the angle of the screen, and
personal work habits, can increase or reduce the risk of injury. You may
want to consult an ergonomics expert or your doctor for more
information about setting up a safe work environment.
P
LACEMENT
OF
THE
K
EYBOARD
AND
M
OUSE
To use your keyboard and mouse safely, place these items and your other
computer equipment on a work surface that is large enough for all your
equipment. The following figure shows some suggestions about how to
place your keyboard and the mouse on that work surface.
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