1. [ur-guh-nom-iks][dik-shuh-ner-ee]

2.   / ˌɜːɡ ə ˈ n ɒ m ɪ ks/  Noun: (functioning as sing) the study of the relationship between workers and their environment, especially the equipment they use. Also called biotechnology Ergonomics

3.   Close all windows or get a glare-free screen  Make sure no lights are behind you Environment [en-vahy-ruh n-muh nt]

4.   Sit upright with shoulders relaxed  Arms parallel to the floor  Your chair should support your lower back Posture [pos-cher]

5.   Ears, shoulders, and pelvis kept in line  Naturally we slouch, but this offers no lumbar support and is bad for the back  Either sit back fully in your chair or buy a lumbar support belt Lumbar Support [luhm-bar suh-pawrt, -pohrt]

6.   Feet should be flat on the floor  Thighs should be parallel to the ground  Seat of chair should be roughly at your knee at standing height Seat Height [seet hahyt]

7.   Excessive reaching is bad  Make sure all of the items you require are near you Reaching [reech ing]

8.   Do not hold your telephone with your shoulder as it causes awkward and sometimes painful positions/stress on your neck and spine  Instead, use a headset Telephone [tel-uh-fohn]

9.   Should use a document holder in front of your keboard  Documents should be held up to prevent neck strain Document Placement [dok-yuh-ment pleys-muh nt]

10.   Top of monitor should be at eyelevel  Monitor should be roughly an arms length away Monitor [mon-i-ter]

11.   Normally your eyes are soar from eyestrain (constantly staring at something close to the eye)  If your eyes get soar, take frequent breaks  You can also stare at something far away for a little bit Eye Discomfort [ahy - dis-kuhm-fert]

12.   Same height as elbow  Wrists slightly bent  Type lightly (don’t destroy the keys) Keyboard [kee-bawrd, -bohrd]

13.   Adjacent to and on the same level as the keyboard  Mouse should fit your hand Mouse [m-ow-s]

14.   A disorder in the wrist as a result of compression of the median nerve  Often caused by awkward wrist movement (i.e. Keyboard and mouse) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome [char-phul tunn-nel sin-drum]

15.   Mostly, just be preventive! Preventive [pri-ven-tiv]

16. Works Sited https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/office/vdtcolor.html http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/ergonomics/types-lumbar- support-and-ergonomic-office-chairs http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/carpal-tunnel/carpal-tunnel- syndrome-topic-overview http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/a-quick-tip-to-find-your-ideal-chair- height-180788 https://uwaterloo.ca/safety-office/programs-and- procedures/ergonomics/office-ergonomics