Working In Comfort - HP Kayak XM600 User Manual

About Repetitive
Strain Injury
What is RSI?
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Working in Comfort

Thank you for selecting HP computing equipment.
To optimize your comfort and productivity, it is important that you set up
your work area correctly and use your HP equipment properly. With that
in mind, we have developed some set-up and use recommendations for
you to follow based on established ergonomic principles.
Improper and prolonged use of keyboards and input devices are among
those tasks that have been associated with repetitive strain injury (RSI)
to soft tissues in the hands and arms. If you experience discomfort or
pain while using any computing equipment, discontinue use immediately
and consult your physician as soon as possible.
In addition to the information on RSI given in this chapter, you may also
consult the online version of Working in Comfort preloaded on the hard
disk of your HP computing equipment, or visit HP's Working in Comfort
web site at:
URL: http://www.hp.com/ergo/
Because your comfort and safety are our primary concern, we strongly
recommend that you use HP computing equipment in accordance with
established ergonomic principles and recommendations. Scientific
literature suggests that there may be a relationship between injury to soft
tissues—especially in the hands and arms—and prolonged improper use
of keyboards or other equipment requiring repeated motions of the hands
and forearms. This literature also suggests that there are many other risk
factors that may increase the chance of such injury, commonly called
Repetitive Strain Injury.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI—also known as cumulative trauma disorder
or repetitive motion injury) is a type of injury where soft tissues in the
body, such as muscles, nerves, or tendons, become irritated or inflamed.
RSI has been a reported problem for those who perform repetitive tasks
such as assembly line work, meatpacking, sewing, playing musical
instruments, and computer work. RSI also has been observed in those
who frequently engage in activities such as carpentry, knitting,
housework, gardening, tennis, windsurfing and lifting children.