May occur from:

• Glare from your monitor
• Improper lighting conditions
• Sitting at an incorrect distance from your monitor
• Poor copy position
• A dusty screen

Quick Tips

• Sit about 24" from your monitor
• Position top of monitor screen at or below eye level
• Use a copyholder to position document vertically
• Use a glare filter to reduce brightness & reflection
• Keep screen clean and clear
• Add a task light to illuminate documents
• Use computer glasses (if required)

May occur from:

• Improper monitor height
• Typing documents while in awkward body positions
• Poor posture

Quick Tips

• Raise monitor so that eyes are level with top of monitor frame, and position about 24" away
• Never type from a document laid flat on work surface
• Position document holder even with monitor height and at the same depth as the monitor glass
• Avoid cradling the phone between your shoulder and ear

May occur from:

• Incorrect posture
• Lack of lumbar (lower back) support
• Poor support and position of feet
• Poor circulation

Quick Tips

• Adjust chair so thighs are parallel to floor
• Sit back in seat so that lower back is supported firmly by chair or a lumbar support cushion
• If feet do not touch the floor, use a footrest to relieve "pull" on lower back
• Use a molded seat cushion which distributes weight and provides support
• Try a textured footrest to promote good posture and circulation

May occur from:

• Unsupported wrists while utilizing the keyboard & mouse
• Repetitive motions
• Improper stretching or positioning of fingers

• Keep wrists in a "neutral" position when typing or using a mouse
• Keep the bottom of elbow even with the keyboard height, not below
• Keep forearms parallel to the floor
• Maintain a 90 degree angle between upper arm & forearm
• Use minimum force while striking keys
• Utilize chair arms for support
• "If you feel an ache, take a break"