Safety Training Program Highlights

About Computer Workstation Safety

Over the past twenty years, computers have revolutionized the work world. Jobs that once took weeks can now be done in hours.

Tasks that used to be extremely difficult can now be accomplished with the click of a mouse.

But using computers demands concentration and precision.

When working with computers, we are always close to the screen. And we often do so much of our work on computers that we can find ourselves using our hands, wrists and fingers for long periods of time with no interruptions.

Because of all this, the time we spend in front of our computers can lead to physical problems if we are not careful.

• Eyestrain...


• back, neck and shoulder strain...


• stress on the lower arms and wrists...

can all result from prolonged computer use. However, with a little knowledge most of these problems can be avoided.

Employees can learn to "fine tune" their body positions, many times with the help of commonly available materials. Work spaces can also be adjusted.

And small changes can make big differences in an employee's comfort, productivity and job satisfaction when they are using their computer workstations.

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Computer Workstation Safety