organising a work space / exercises at work
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 10:22 amOrganising a work space
1-. The work chair provided must allow the user to achieve a comfortable working position. The chair must:
-Allow the seat height to be adjusted
-Allow the height and angle of the seat back to be adjusted
-Have a stable base
2-.The computer monitor must:
-Display characters as clear and stable images of adequate size for legibility
-Allow adjustment of the brightness and contrast of the screen by the specified user
-Be free of distracting reflection from its surface
3-.The keyboard must:
-Have legible symbols
-Have a matt finish
-There must be sufficient space, in front to allow the specified user to rest/support their hands
4-.Adequate leg space underneath the work-surface
5-.Where desk space or overhang is limited, TFT screens and/or floor mounted computer cases may be necessary.
Exercises at work
– Extend your left ear as close to the left shoulder as possible, while keeping the shoulders relaxed. Slowly roll your chin toward your chest, then stretch your right ear as close as possible to the right shoulder. This rolling motion should be repeated about five times.
– Extend and stretch both wrists with palms forward and fingers stretched. Hold for a count of five. Straighten both wrists and relax the fingers. Make a tight fist with both hands. Then bend both wrists down while keeping the fist. Hold for a count of five. Straighten both wrists and relax the fingers, for a count of five. Repeat five times.
1-. The work chair provided must allow the user to achieve a comfortable working position. The chair must:
-Allow the seat height to be adjusted
-Allow the height and angle of the seat back to be adjusted
-Have a stable base
2-.The computer monitor must:
-Display characters as clear and stable images of adequate size for legibility
-Allow adjustment of the brightness and contrast of the screen by the specified user
-Be free of distracting reflection from its surface
3-.The keyboard must:
-Have legible symbols
-Have a matt finish
-There must be sufficient space, in front to allow the specified user to rest/support their hands
4-.Adequate leg space underneath the work-surface
5-.Where desk space or overhang is limited, TFT screens and/or floor mounted computer cases may be necessary.
Exercises at work
– Extend your left ear as close to the left shoulder as possible, while keeping the shoulders relaxed. Slowly roll your chin toward your chest, then stretch your right ear as close as possible to the right shoulder. This rolling motion should be repeated about five times.
– Extend and stretch both wrists with palms forward and fingers stretched. Hold for a count of five. Straighten both wrists and relax the fingers. Make a tight fist with both hands. Then bend both wrists down while keeping the fist. Hold for a count of five. Straighten both wrists and relax the fingers, for a count of five. Repeat five times.