Office Hazards
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?
办公室里的伤害预防
这里有些秘诀可以帮你防止在工作场所受到的伤害：
１、将滑鼠放置于键盘高度。如果把滑鼠放在高于键盘的桌面及其他物面上，一旦你伸手触摸滑鼠时，会紧拉你的手臂和肩膀。
２、转移目光。每隔15至20分钟最好凝视远处的某些物件上，譬如从窗口眺望外边，在饮水机附近和同事聊上几句，欣赏一下老板的新裤子…任何至少在二十□外的物件皆可。你的眼睛会感激能有这二十秒钟的休息。
３、使照明平均。一个电脑萤幕再加上光度很强的曲柄灯从上照下来，可能太亮了。从办公室灯源或由临近窗户折射回来的光线，一样会使眼睛紧张。而从电脑萤幕后方有太亮的光源透出，也同样会损害眼睛。
４、选有扶手把柄的座椅。当你把手臂搁在扶手上，会发觉较易保持双手垂直并且与你的前臂呈一直线。如此一来可以舒缓你的手腕和肩膀在打字或使用滑鼠时所承受的压力。如果你的手腕仍感疲累，每当你停下时，试试让手腕在加了填充料的护腕垫上休息。
５、不要支撑你的电话。倾斜你的头部向著一边和抬高肩胛会导致颈项、肩膀和背部疼痛。如果你必须时常使用电话，采用戴在头上的收话装置。因它不仅会让你舒适些，更是对你的健康有益。
６、把物品放在伸手可及的距离内。你会经常用到订书机或特定的纸张及书籍吗？重复地向前倾会导致肌肉紧张。
７、起身走动一下。不论你的工作岗位有多舒适，四周走动一下可以更新你的心思和身体。是否有些工作你离开工作桌也可以做的呢？