NO PAIN, NO PAIN!! ARE YOU ERGONOMICALLY CORRECT?
According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, the most common work-related injuries are incorrect posture along with repetitive movements and heavy lifting.
Musculoskeletal Disorders - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
Triggered by prolong sitting or standing with forward head posture, or by tight, overworked neck muscles. Symptoms are pain in the neck, shoulder, upper back, chronic headaches, aching heaviness in the arm and loss of hand function.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
The carpal tunnel consists of a large nerve that run down each arm and is surrounded by bones, ligaments, and tendons at the wrist area. Lab techs whose jobs involve prolong wrist bending, forceful gripping, and prolong to cold and vibration are at risk. Wrist pain, weakening grip and swelling of the hand and forearm are all indicators that someone may be suffering from CTS.
Tips-
- Use good posture with your head, shoulders and hips
- Stretch the neck muscles and wrist joints daily to maintain flexibility
- Get prolonged rest if you experience discomfort
Ergonomically Correct Work Station-
Head - Directly over shoulders without straining, about an arm's length from screen.
Neck and Shoulders - Relaxed.
Back- Upright or inclined slightly forward from the hips. Maintain the same spinal curve in the back as when standing.
Elbows - Relaxed at a 70 - 135 degree angle.
Wrists - Relaxed and straight, not angled up or down.
Knees - Slightly lower than hips.
Chair - Sloped slightly forward so knees are in the correct position.
Feet - Firmly planted on the floor. A footrest may be needed for shorter people or high work surfaces.
Screen - At eye level or slightly lower.
Keyboard - Best when kept flat close to elbow level. Take frequent rest breaks.
Work Surface - At a height to allow the elbows to be relaxed at 70 - 135 degree angle. Chair may need to be raised to accomodate this high enough to allow knees to fit under.
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I don't exercise. I eat!
From: jpl
Subject: FW: Health Message!
Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2011 09:31:59 -0500
My point, exactly. Stress is the real killer. Make up your own minds & hope we all live forever. But the problem is, Social Security is not going to be forever. Now, I am stressed out. Josie
2. A whale swims all day, only eats fish, drinks water and is fat.
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3. A rabbit runs and hops and only lives 15 years.
4. A tortoise doesn't run, barely walks & does nothing…yet lives for 150 years.
And you want me to exercise!!??
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