1. Oh Boy! What safety topic can we cover this month! Pains in the - well, you know.

2. Painful working conditions Do you have a pain in your neck (no I am not referring to kids, boss or the traffic)? Are you doing your job in a proper ergonomic way? Have you taken the time to look at how you are doing your job? Have you contacted HR to get ergonomic tips, training and techniques?

3. Just making due with what we have!

4. Ergonomics  Watch your posture.  Don't crane your head and shoulders forward.  Use a keyboard wrist rest properly.  Drink plenty of water regularly.  Don’t rest your phone on your shoulder while typing.

5. Reduce Stress!  Take a break every hour. Relax, stretch, or talk with someone.  Massage your hands, forearms, and the muscles in your neck.  Evaluate your environment for ways to reduce stress.  Learn to change your reactions to unavoidable stress.

6. Don't Forget The Sunscreen (Thanks to Nora A. for sharing)

7. Exercises  Squeeze a soft ball.  Stretch and curl your fingers.  Drop your hands to your sides and shake them gently.  Breathe deeply, exhale slowly. Yawn.  Stretch your neck.  Rest your eyes.

8. Please don’t exercise your eyes in this manner!