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What is Ergonomics?

ERGONOMICS - the study of humans in the workplace CHAIRS Back problems Proper chairs, posture, stretch, breaks, move. EMF Miscarriages, Birth Defects, Cancers Low Rad Monitors, Distance EYES Contrast/Brightness, Glare, Cataracts, Glasses Adjustments, Anti-Glare Screens, UV protection. WRISTS Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Wrist Position, Desks, Wrist Pads PSYCHOLOGY Nervous Breakdowns, Training, common sense

Computers Assisting in Health Care 1 Interactive computerized psychotherapy. 2 Interactive computerized simulations. 3 Medical diagnostic programs. 4 CAT scans, computerized machinery. 5 Microsurgery. 6 Anatomy on DVD-ROM. 7 A computerized cadaver. 8 Research databases. 9 Computerized health screening. 10 Computerized scheduling. 11 Computerized patient billing. 12 Access to Medicare billing on modem. Did Computer Search on Computers and Health

What is EMF?

Student with Electric Blanket White Face and Eyes Downcast

UV in glasses. Cow in Scandinavia

What is UV?

Chair Costs. Tim lost Chair over Thanksgiving

What is L5?

What is RTS?

12 Easy Steps to Healthy Computing 1 Turn off monitor when not in use. Buy Green PC. 2 If you buy a new system - get a Low Rad monitor. Video Electronics Standards recommend Refresh Rate > 70 Hz. 3 Keep monitor as far away as comfortable (3-4 feet). 4 Face monitor away from window glare, or use Tilt Stand or Anti-Glare Screen. Glance away often. 5 Adjust Contrast comfortably, set Brightness lower. 6 Consider UV Protection for eye glasses. Blink! 7 Position power side of printer away from you. 8 Use proper typing position - elbow at 90 angle. 9 Consider buying a wrist rest or ergonomic keyboard. 10 Only use comfortable chairs with good back support. 11 Moderately exercise wrists, back, neck, legs. At least old typewriters required pushing CR lever. 12 Take stretch breaks - for the body & mind! Timer?