does staring at the computer for hours
make you feel tired do you suffer from
frequent aches and pains
looks like you could use some help with
ergonomics
ergonomics is a big subject but
basically it's about
you and the things that you can do to
make your workspace more comfortable
as strange as it sounds sitting at a
desk all day
is actually very hard on your body
but if you arrange your workspace with
ergonomics in mind
you can avoid things like eye strain and
neck and back pain
here are some tips to help you stay safe
comfortable
and productive all day long
keyboard position is important when
you're typing
your wrist should be straight and
relaxed to avoid any string
if you do start to feel any wrist pain
you might want to look into certain
products
that can give you extra support for
example
an ergonomic keyboard next
raise and lower your chair so that your
wrists are in the correct position
if your feet no longer reach the floor
you can find a foot rest
when you're in your chair you should be
sitting in a natural
comfortable position try to avoid
hunching
or sitting too straight many office
chairs are adjustable and designed to
give you extra support
in places where you need it like the
lower back
take the time to learn how your chair
works
your monitor should be a comfortable
distance away from your eyes
somewhere between 20 to 40 inches or
about an arm's length the top of the
screen should be
about eye level but this may vary
depending on the size of the monitor
if you are working from a laptop
consider purchasing
an external mouse and keyboard
that way you can still place your screen
at the proper distance
and height while still being able to
type comfortably
adjust the screen brightness on your
monitor so that it matches your
surroundings
if you're looking at your screen and it
feels like you're looking into a bright
light
it's too bright if it looks dark
and murky it's too dim
some monitors also allow you to change
the color
so that the screen emits less blue light
this feature might be called night mode
or night shift
and some people find that it greatly
reduces eye strain
another way to avoid strain of fatigue
is to take
frequent breaks for example look away
from your monitor
every once in a while 20 20 20
is a good rule to follow every 20
minutes
focus your eyes on an object 20 feet
away
for 20 seconds you can even download
apps that'll remind you when it's time
to take a break
it's also important to get up and move
every hour or so
walk around have a snack whatever it
takes to avoid
sitting in the same position for too
long
even if you work at a standing desk it's
still
important to move every now and then
clutter is another common problem
and it can lead to strainer injury if
you're not careful
in some cases like loose power cords
it can even be a tripping hazard if you
have paperwork or supplies that can be
put away
it's best to store them somewhere else
instead of leaving them
on your desk let's review
sitting at a desk all day is
surprisingly hard work
but a little attention to ergonomics
will help you stay
safe comfortable and productive
all day long