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Office Hazards

　　career workplace office hazards prevention safety ergnomics women stress messy cleanIt's 5p.m. and your in-tray looks like Mount Everest. One massive report down and a zillion to go.That is, if your wrists hold out. What do they call that again - carpal tunnel? Funny, never heard of it 10 years ago. Then again, 10 years ago, webs belonged to spiders and a mouse was furry.

　　Here are a few tips to cope with the hazards of today's workspace:

　　Keep your mouse at keyboard level. Reaching for it on your desk or other surfaces above the keyboard tray strains your arm and shoulder.

　　１、Look away. Every 15-20 minutes, gaze at something in the distance. Check out the view from your window, the co-workers gossiping at the water cooler, your boss's new painting - anything at least 20 feet away. Your eyes will thank you for the 20-second break.

　　２、Even out the lighting. A monitor with the brightness level cranked way up may be too much. Reflected glare from office lights or a nearby window can also strain your eyes. This is also true if there's bright light behind your monitor.

　　３、Choose a chair with armrests. By resting your arms on the chair, you'll find it easier to keep your hands straight and in line with your forearm. This reduces strain on your wrists and shoulders as you type or use your mouse. If your wrists still get tired, try resting them on padded wrist supports whenever you pause.

　　４、Don't cradle your phone. Tilting your
head to one side with one shoulder raised is a recipe for neck, shoulder and back pain. If you're on the phone a lot, wear a headset. It is more comfortable and better for your health.

　　５、Keep stuff within reach. Do you use your stapler or certain papers and books all the time? Repeatedly reaching forward can lead to muscle strain.

　　６、Adjust your monitor's height. When you look at the screen, is your neck comfortable and relaxed? It shouldn't need to bend much at all. If you wear bifocals, try lowering your monitor. Tilting your head back to look at the screen through the bottom half of your lenses may fatigue your neck and back.

　　７、Walk away. No matter how comfortable your workstation is, moving around helps refresh your mind and body. Are there tasks you can do away from your desk?

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