Making Your Computer Work For You - NEC POWERMATE VT 300 Manual

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.
Contact a doctor if you experience pain,
tenderness, swelling, burning, cramping,
stiffness, throbbing, weakness, soreness, tingling
and/or numbness in the hands, wrists, arms,
shoulders, neck, back, and/or legs.
Making Your Computer Work
for You
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. This
information 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, de
Quervain's tenosynovitis, and trigger finger, as well as other
nerve, tendon, and muscle disorders.
A-2 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
!
WARNING