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Computer Comfort
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Computer Comfort - Your health and safety
Over the years that have been all sorts of addons to buy to improve computer comfort and safety. Gel wrist rests, adjustable monitor stands and high contrast filters are a few of the gizmos that I have seen. But most of them have been and gone, despite this many people still get issues as a result of using computers. I AM NOT A DOCTOR this is just my personal opinion, asking your doctor for personal advice would be a very sensible starting place rather than trying to self diagnose or self cure for m a web page. There is law protecting us, however most of the problems do not come from our equipment, they are form us, not doing what we should. the HSE website carries a lot of useful information on best working practices and should be an excellent resource for more information. Here are 4 key issues that I think you should be aware of
Vision You need to be able to see the screen! It almost goes without saying, however I have come across people who do all sorts of (silly) things to get around the problem. There are three main things you should look to address.
Repetitive injuries Repeating the same actions over and over again cause repetitive injuries. You need to avoid doing the same thing time and time again, you need to vary your work pattern, break up repetitive tasks and take breaks. Strain Stress Strain and stress come about because you are sitting in the same position all day everyday. You should adjust your workstation, just for the hell of it, adjust your chair, move the monitor, there is not single perfect position, but changing positions moving around changing things does seem to help. The problem is we tend to find a comfortable place and just stick with it. Make sure you have space around you for whatever paper you need and that your mouse is at a comfortable distance and with enough space. Sedentary Work We are not well suited to sitting around being physically inactive. Our bodies are meant to be used, stretched and strained, our biology is not designed for sitting down all the time, piles, constipation, gaining of weight and so on are all side effects of the way our work has changed. We need to get up, move around, during the day, take advantage of the opportunity to have a break, don't stay stuck in your chair, you go and get the coffee and go for a walk. The HSE has lots of information these search terms may be of help
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