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1-26 Safety and Comfort
Notebook
Computing
◆ Do you change postures frequently?
◆ Do you avoid resting your wrists on your thighs while typing?
◆ To avoid neck fatigue when using the computer on a sofa or bed, do you avoid
reclining too far?
◆ Where possible, have you tried using a full-size keyboard and detached pointing
device, such as a mouse or trackball, with your notebook computer?
◆ Similarly, have you tried using a full-size monitor?
General
Prevention
◆ Do you take breaks and walk around briefly, at least once per hour?
◆ Do you exercise regularly?
◆ Periodically, do you take inventory of the stress in your life and change what is
within your control to change?
◆ If you experience any symptoms that you think may relate to your using a
computer, whether you experience them during work or at other times, have you
consulted a doctor and, if available, your company’s health and safety
department?
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HINT: DOUBLE-CHECK
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Review your postures and habits using this checklist.
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Periodically reread this section.
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Listen to your body.
Anytime you make changes to your tasks, work area, or posture, “listen” to your body. Its signals of
comfort or discomfort will help you know whether your adjustments are right.