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For more information on workstation setup, see the American National
Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal
Workstations. ANSI/HFS Standard No. 100-1988. The Human
Factors Society, Inc., P.O. Box 1369, Santa Monica, California
90406
This appendix was prepared in consultation with Dr. David Rempel of
the University of California/San Francisco Ergonomics Program
and Mr. M.F. Schneider of HUMANTECH, Inc., Ann Arbor,
Michigan.
Do you periodically rest your eyes by blinking often or
looking away from the screen?
Is your monitor no closer than 12 inches and no further away
than 28 inches from your eyes?
Do you use a document holder placed close to the screen?
Is your work area set up to promote a natural and relaxing
working position with frequently used work items within close
reach?
Do you take frequent short breaks?
Do you stretch and walk during your breaks?
Do you vary your tasks during the day?
Do you have regular eye checkups?
Do you contact your doctor if you feel any sustained
discomfort?
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