Setting Up A Healthy Work Environment; Making Your Computer Work For You - NEC POWERMATE VP Manual

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MAKING YOUR COMPUTER WORK FOR YOU

Setting Up a Healthy
Work Environment
WARNING
Prolonged or improper use of a computer workstation
may pose a risk of serious injury. To reduce your risk of
injury, set up and use your computer in the manner
described in this appendix.
See a physician if you experience pain, tenderness,
swelling, burning, cramping, throbbing, weakness,
soreness, tingling and/or numbness in the hands, wrists,
arms, shoulders, neck, back, and/or legs.
Computers are everywhere. More and more people sit at
computers for longer periods of time. This appendix
explains how to set up your computer to fit your physical
needs. Information in this appendix is based on
ergonomics — the science of making the workplace fit the
needs of the worker.
Some nerve, tendon, and muscle disorders
(musculoskeletal disorders) may be associated with
repetitive activities, improper work environments, and
incorrect work habits. Examples of musculoskeletal
disorders that may be associated with certain forms of
repetitive activities include: carpal tunnel syndrome,
tendinitis, tenosynovitis, DeQuervain's Disease, trigger
finger, as well as other nerve, tendon, and muscle
disorders.
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