Unfortunately,
the single greatest oversight in computer education is the absence of any information
about how to properly integrate the human body with the mesh of electronic nirvana.
This is where ergonomics comes in. And as with any other "manual on the human
body", ergonomics is a vast topic that requires individual tailoring. The
following articles discuss a variety of office ergonomic topics.
25 Ergonomic Tips for Computer Users
General pointers to help harmonize you with your work
environment. Topics discussed include: posture, work technique, and life style.Full Article
Workstation Myths
Many accepted guidelines that people follow when it
comes to computer work are actually erroneous. Learn what to believe and what not to
believe when it comes to commonly held ideas. Sitting posture, ergonomic chairs, and
adjustable workstations are all included.Full Article
Preventing Injuries at Computer Workstations
A guide to common risk factors and how to correct
them. Topics of repetition, posture, force, static loads, and environment are
discussed.Full Article
Computer Workstation Setup
Here's some more information about how to better set
your body up. Learn about neutral neck posture, proper spinal support, and arm and hand
positions.Full
Article
Exercises for the Office Worker
There are specific stretches and exercises one can do to improve their ergonomics.
Here are both Flexibility and Postural
strengthening exercises.
Pointing Device
Pointing devices freed us from command line prompts
like DOS and UNIX, but the benefits came with a risk. Don't pay the price. Learn how
to tame the menagerie of pointing devices.Full Article
Keyboard Trays
You guessed it- all you ever wanted to know about the
trays that may help to save your working posture.Full Article
Selecting a Chair
"It looks really neat!" just doesn't cut it
in selecting a chair. In this section we review all the options and what might be
right for you.Full Article
UCLA EH&S Workstation Checklist
Evaluate your own workstation using this checklist.Full Article