Self-Check; Seated Position; Shoulders, Arms, Wrists, And Hands; Eyes - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 917 Supplementary Manual

Self-Check

To increase your comfort and reduce potential safety risks, use this checklist to help you
evaluate your work posture and habits.
N Have you found the range of seated positions that is most comfortable for you?

Seated Position

N Are you changing postures within your "comfort zone" throughout the day,
N Are your feet firmly planted?
N Are the undersides of your thighs near your knees free of pressure?
N Are the backs of your lower legs free of pressure?
N Is there sufficient space under your work surface for your knees and legs?
N Is your lower back supported?
N Are your shoulders relaxed?
Shoulders,
Arms, Wrists,
N Are your hands, wrists, and forearms aligned in a straight, neutral position?
and Hands
N If you use arm supports, are they adjusted so that your shoulders are relaxed and your
N Are your elbows in a relaxed position near your body?
N Do you avoid resting your hands and wrists while typing or pointing?
N Do you avoid resting your hands and wrists on sharp edges?
N Do you avoid cradling the phone between your ear and shoulder?
N Are items you use frequently, such as your phone and reference materials, easy to
N Do you rest your eyes frequently by focusing on a distant point?

Eyes

N Are your eyes examined regularly by an optician?
N Do you blink enough?
N If you wear bifocals or trifocals, do you avoid tilting your head back to see the
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especially in the afternoon?
wrists are straight?
reach?
monitor?
Safety and Comfort