This is me adjusting my table for typing.
Here, I just used a basket that I had in my office to accommodate the height of the laptop for browsing and watching videos.
I understand this is not the ideal position for my head, but because I am using a laptop and I want to be able to type properly, I can't place it too high for a better sight angle. I'll have to live with this until I either get another keyboard, a higher basket, or a proper desktop. Or, as a friend of mine (Mr. BT) said, get a shorter trunk and neck! LOL.
Ergonomics basic safety tips and suggestions can help prevent or live occupational work, classroom or home stresses or disorders such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Back / Neck Pain or vision care when using laptop devices.
I want to share a video that will probably make you reflect on how not only you but your students use computers in the classroom as well as home.
Here are some reasons why I have chosen to stand:
Standing is like walking: It increases energy, burns extra calories, tones muscles, improves posture, increases blood flow and ramps up metabolism. Now, I am also realistic. Standing all day may not be healthy or practical as we naturally want to sit at times to rest or when intensely concentrating. I guess what I am trying to do is just find a balance between sitting and standing during my day.
Here's some additional information from this great YouTube video created for Vodafone.
Laptop Use while Traveling on Planes, Trains and in Hotels:
http://youtu.be/xUzi9k9d0EI
Follow these basic Laptop safety tips to improve your experience:
√ If you use your laptop on the couch :
• Make more frequent breaks because it is the best posture for the back.
• Try to have your back straight and supported on a cushion.
√ To relieve muscle tension in the neck :
• Use a chair that allows you to have your back straight at 90 degrees
thighs.
• Relax your neck and keep it aligned with your back.
• Place the top of the screen at eye level.
√ To relieve muscle tension in arms :
• Use a separate keyboard and mouse.
• Keep arms and forearms at 90 degrees.
√ To relieve stress at the hearing :
• Target your job so you are not reflections or glare.
• Blink frequently to keep the eyes hydrated.
√ Children / Kids use of laptop / computers at home :
• Try to have your back straight and supported on a cushion.
• Try to us a cushion to have the screen at eye level.
• Use a separate keyboard and mouse.
• In some cases, use a box as a foot rest.
• Limit time of computer use each day to 30 minutes.
• Ensure your child spends more time exercising then computer time.
SUMMARY OF HEALTHY LAPTOP AND COMPUTER ERGONOMICS
by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration:
• Modifications to Existing Furniture
• Attention to Ergonomics
• Frequent Movement
• Frequent Breaks
• Varied Seating
• Body Posture
• Stretching
Leads to a healthy laptop work place, classroom or home healthy habits
7 COMPONENTS TO HEALTHY COMPUTING
• Fitness
• Work Style
• Vision Care
• Ergonomics
• Regeneration
• Somatic Awareness
• Stress Management
Here's some additional information from this great YouTube video created for Vodafone.
Laptop Use while Traveling on Planes, Trains and in Hotels:
http://youtu.be/xUzi9k9d0EI
Follow these basic Laptop safety tips to improve your experience:
√ If you use your laptop on the couch :
• Make more frequent breaks because it is the best posture for the back.
• Try to have your back straight and supported on a cushion.
√ To relieve muscle tension in the neck :
• Use a chair that allows you to have your back straight at 90 degrees
thighs.
• Relax your neck and keep it aligned with your back.
• Place the top of the screen at eye level.
√ To relieve muscle tension in arms :
• Use a separate keyboard and mouse.
• Keep arms and forearms at 90 degrees.
√ To relieve stress at the hearing :
• Target your job so you are not reflections or glare.
• Blink frequently to keep the eyes hydrated.
√ Children / Kids use of laptop / computers at home :
• Try to have your back straight and supported on a cushion.
• Try to us a cushion to have the screen at eye level.
• Use a separate keyboard and mouse.
• In some cases, use a box as a foot rest.
• Limit time of computer use each day to 30 minutes.
• Ensure your child spends more time exercising then computer time.
SUMMARY OF HEALTHY LAPTOP AND COMPUTER ERGONOMICS
by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration:
• Modifications to Existing Furniture
• Attention to Ergonomics
• Frequent Movement
• Frequent Breaks
• Varied Seating
• Body Posture
• Stretching
Leads to a healthy laptop work place, classroom or home healthy habits
7 COMPONENTS TO HEALTHY COMPUTING
• Fitness
• Work Style
• Vision Care
• Ergonomics
• Regeneration
• Somatic Awareness
• Stress Management
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