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pain, swelling or throbbing
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stiffness or tightness
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coldness or weakness
If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a
physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department.
The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.
Finding your comfort zone
Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum
comfort. Observe the following tips:
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refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture
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avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward
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stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles
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take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders
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avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders
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install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach
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if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to
minimize neck strain
Taking care of your vision
Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very
small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce
eyestrain.
Eyes
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Rest your eyes frequently.
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Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point.
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Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.
LCD Display
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Keep your display clean.
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Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and
graphics clarity.
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Eliminate glare and reflections by:
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placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source
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minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds
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using a task light
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changing the viewing angle
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using a glare-reduction filter
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Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.
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Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time.
Developing good work habits
Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive:
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Take short breaks regularly and often.
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Perform some stretching exercises.
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Breathe fresh air as often as possible.
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Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.