| 
  • If you are citizen of an European Union member nation, you may not use this service unless you are at least 16 years old.

  • You already know Dokkio is an AI-powered assistant to organize & manage your digital files & messages. Very soon, Dokkio will support Outlook as well as One Drive. Check it out today!

View
 

Working at a Computer

Page history last edited by PBworks 17 years, 4 months ago
“Computer Workstations.” eTools. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. 01 Nov. 2006 <http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/index.html> This site provides thorough ergonomic-related information on body position, workstation components, and workplace environment. Concepts are well-illustrated with diagrams and photographs. A printable checklist allows you to evaluate your own situation. “Additional References” (at http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/adtnl_matrls.html) lists several other ergonomics sites on the Web.
Hedge, Alan. “10 Tips for Using a Computer Mouse.” CUErgo: Cornell University Ergonomics Web. 9 Feb. 2006. Cornell Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Group (CHFERG). 01 Nov. 2006 <http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/cumousetips.html> Alan Hedge, a professor in Cornell University’s Department of Design and Environmental Analysis, has published this set of guidelines for using a mouse or other pointing device with your computer. This is a basic text-only webpage but includes some links to commercial websites that sell some of the products Hedge mentions.
Mayo Clinic Staff. “Eyestrain and Your Computer Screen: Tips for Getting Relief.” MayoClinic.com: Tools for Healthier Lives. 12 July 2006. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. 01 Nov. 2006 <http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/eyestrain/WL00060> This article identifies common symptoms of eyestrain and then suggests habits individuals can develop to reduce eyestrain as well as workstation changes to allieviate eyestrain.
“Stretching – At the Workstation.” OSH Answers. 12 Dec. 2002. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. 01 Nov. 2006 <http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/office/stretching.html> Provides stretches for different muscles (in categories such as hands and arms or neck and shoulders) that can be done while seated at the computer, illustrated with diagrams.

Comments (0)

You don't have permission to comment on this page.