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2. Office Ergonomics Adjusting Your Workstation to Fit Your Body

4. NOMICS= “rules” or “laws”

9. Environmental Factors What are some of the environmental factors that might effect your work area?

11. Trauma = bodily injury to nerves, tissues, tendons, or joints

13. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

14. Epicondylitis

15. Tenosynovitis

17. Repetition

18. Awkward positions or posture

19. Excessive pressure or force

20. Another risk factor for CTDs would be:

22. Thousands of keystrokes typing

23. Hours of filing, day after day

24. Stamping dozens of papers

25. Frequent lifting

28. Stamping

29. Lifting heavy boxes of paper or carrying office equipment

34. If it is not low enough, try raising your chair height. Prevent your legs from dangling by using a footrest.

35. Keep "home row" of keys at elbow level.

37. Use two hands to perform double key operations like Ctrl-C or Alt-F instead of twisting one hand to do it.

39. Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax.

40. Hold the mouse lightly.

45. Avoid glare

46. Adjust VDT brightness and contrast

47. Keep screen clear of dust

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