Ergonomic Tips for Computer Users Basic Computer Concepts Ergonomic Tips for Computer Users Ergonomics: Study of how people physically interact with their work – fitting the job, the equipment and the work environment to the worker. Trends and Issues – Health Issues

Office of Horrors Basic Computer Concepts Trends and Issues – Health Issues

Ideal Work Positions Basic Computer Concepts Trends and Issues – Health Issues

Basic Computer Concepts Additional Setup Steps • Eliminate any reflection on your monitor. • Position any additional equipment in accessible places. Trends and Issues – Health Issues

Exercises for the office Basic Computer Concepts Exercises for the office l One of the biggest injury risk factors is static posture. Try to spend at least 5 minutes every hour away from your computer. Remember to ONLY stretch to the point of mild tension. Try to incorporate the stretches into your daily routine. This slide provides some illustrations of simple active stretches to perform at the office. Hand Exercises l Tightly clench your hand into a fist and release, fanning out the fingers. Repeat 3 times Trends and Issues – Health Issues

Back and Shoulder Exercises Basic Computer Concepts Back and Shoulder Exercises Stand up straight, place your right hand on your left shoulder and move your head back gently. Do the same thing for the right shoulder l Trends and Issues – Health Issues * Property of STI Page 6 of 10

Head and Neck Exercises Basic Computer Concepts Head and Neck Exercises Move head sideways from left to right and back to left Move head backwards and then forward l Trends and Issues – Health Issues

Computer and Desk Stretches … Basic Computer Concepts Computer and Desk Stretches … l Sitting at a computer for long periods often cause neck and shoulder stiffness and occasionally lower back pain. Do these stretches every hour or so throughout the day or whenever you feel still. Also be sure to get up and walk around the office whenever you think of it. You’ll feel better. Trends and Issues – Health Issues

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