Promoting A Safe And Comfortable Work Environment; Important Choices - HP MP4 User Manual

1 Promoting a safe and comfortable work
environment
IMPORTANT
Some scientists believe that working intensely, or for a long time in uncomfortable or unnatural
positions, may pose risks, such as those mentioned in the WARNING at the beginning of this
Guide. The information included in this Guide is designed to help you work more safely by
recommending ways to work more comfortably and effectively.
TIP
Self-check
After reviewing the information in this Guide, double-check your postures and habits using
& comfort checklist on page

Important choices

Whether you are an adult sharing a computer at work, or a student sharing a computer at school or at
home, each time you sit down, adjust the environment to your needs. Adjust the tilt of your monitor, use
a box as a footrest, a blanket on the seat to raise your chair height - whatever you need to adjust into
your comfort zone.
Posture, lighting, furniture, work organization, and other work conditions and habits may affect the way
you feel and how well you work. By adjusting your work environment and personal practices, you may
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Your safety
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