Tips for students

-    At home and at school, adjust the computer workstation to a comfortable position

-    Take breaks every thirty minutes, move around and stretch

-    Do not overload your backpack; it should weigh up to 10 to 15% more than your weight

-    Establish a schedule to play computer games, and switch between games that allow you to use different controls so that your thumbs don’t get numb

-    If you have an after school job, avoid lifting, carrying, and working with your hands overhead, bending your back, and repeating movements

-    Ask your employer about the ergonomics principles they recommend

Tips for school staff

Teachers

-    Adjust the computer workstation to a comfortable position
-    Do not bend your back for a long time when working with the students, sit down or squat for short whiles

Custodians

-    Do not lift heavy mop buckets to pour into sinks, look for a floor drain and tip the bucket over, or get a bucket with a bottom emptier

Kitchen staff

-    Store heavy supplies on lower shelves
-    Open heavy boxes and put items away individually
-    Use carts to move pots, supplies, and other heavy objects

Librarians

-    Adjust the computer workstation to a comfortable position
-    Put books that are frequently requested on a cart near the front
-    Use the appropriate ladder or step to reach books on high shelves without straining your body

Administrators

-    Before buying furniture and equipment, determine the product’s use and research the available options to find the ones with the best ergonomic principles
-    Purchase appropriate back supports for the members of the staff who spends long hours sitting in front of a computer due to the demands of their jobs

There is no question about it; appropriate ergonomics will enhance school staff and students’ performance while at school, and even during after school activities, without mentioning the positive attitude it will bring into their work and lives due to the feeling of wellness that comes with improving ones general posture.

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Even if you don’t believe it, computer work is very demanding.  If you think about it carefully, it is very common to slouch or lean after a short time in front of a computer, and these actions force our bodies into uncomfortable positions that put a lot of stress on our neck and spine.

Computer ergonomics can help you prevent immediate back and neck pain as well as chronic conditions related to neck and spine misalignment.  Knowing how to adjust you body while working at a computer can bring you numerous benefits, including getting rid of regular headaches, reducing back pain, eliminating shoulder pain, and improving productivity and concentration.

Here are 7 tips to make computer work serve you for a change:

1.    Move regularly
When you sit or stand in the same position for a long time you are forcing your body.  This is why one of the best things you can do in regards to computer ergonomics is to move and change positions frequently.  Move your legs; stop typing and shake your arms a little; move your shoulders up and down and back and forth; take your eyes off the screen and focus on distant objects; and take regular breaks to walk and stretch a little.

2.    Adjust the monitor
The monitor should be located so that when you look at it, your neck is in a neutral position, not bent down or up.  Your back must be reclined a little, never leaning forward to see what you’re working on.  Try to get a monitor with a movable slide, so that you can lower or raise it to find the best position.

3.    Adjust the keyboard
The keyboard should not be on your lap or on the desk.  It should be positioned below the desk on a special tray to make sure your wrists and forearms maintain a neutral position.  The keyboard must also be tilted away from you in order to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.

4.    Find the right mouse
Start by placing your elbows close to your body and hands on the desk with the forearms extended naturally.  Move your hands over the space without separating your elbows from your body; this is your neutral reach zone, and it is the space in which the mouse should be used.  You should avoid reaching out of this area with it.  The mouse must be next to the keyboard on the tray, and there should be room to change sides in case you start feeling numbness or pain.  There are symmetrical mouses that you can use with both hands.

5.    Find a clear place for your workstation
Each task you perform requires different lighting and the amount of light each individual requires is a very personal matter; however, as a general rule, your workstation should be moderately bright.  You should make sure there is no glare on the monitor and that there is not too much light

6.    Locate everything within easy reach
You shouldn’t reach out to grab things on your desk because this action forces your body into extreme postures that can cause an injury.  Everything should be organized so as to be reached easily while you are sitting in front of your computer.

7.    Get an ergonomic office chair or proper back support
Purchase the best chair and back support you can afford.  Select one that suits your body, your workspace, and the activities you do, and then adjust it appropriately so that you sit at a slightly reclined angle.

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