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Things To Consider
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Possible Concerns
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Solutions
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Tasks requiring computer use for extensive periods.
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Fatigue and discomfort from constantly sitting in the same position.
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Teach yourself to take small rest breaks, stretch your muscles and adjust your chair for a fresh posture position.
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Handling and processing of a large amount of paper.
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Repetitive unnatural twisted reaching could cause repetitive strain injuries.
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Organize your primary work area to include the paper flow; additional desk tray organizers may be a cost-effective solution.
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Is your workstation used by more than you alone?
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Your work habits and personal body size may be quite different from those of the person you share with.
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Make sure all furnishings are easily adjusted to suit the needs of all parties.
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Do you use a pointing device, such as a mouse?
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Overuse of the mouse and awkward posture could bring on repetitive strain injuries.
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Make sure you have a comfortable and stable platform for your pointing device (mouse), and your chair has armrests for additional support.
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Extensive use of the telephone during key-stroking or writing.
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Fatigue due to holding the phone handset and operating a keyboard at the same time.
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Use a hands-free telephone or a phone head-set which will allow you to maintain a normal posture while operating your computer.
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