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WORKSTATION
KEYBOARD
MOUSE
MONITOR/SCREEN
CHAIR
DOCUMENT HOLDER
WORKSTATION ITEMS
PHONE

WHERE IT HURTS
WRIST/HAND
ELBOW
SHOULDER/NECK
SIDE/BACK
LEGS
EYES
Tip 3: Use the mouse with your elbow as a pivot point.  Keep wrist straight.

Why?
• Minimize wrist movement
• Maintain neutral position of the hand and wrist.
• Helps prevent tendon damage.

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This web page was designed as an assignment for Human Factors: Ergonomics, Anthropometrics and Biomechanics class (DEA651 graduate section, Fall 2002) taught by Professor Alan Hedge at the Department of Design and Environmental Analysis, College of Human Ecology,
Cornell University.