WORKSTATION KEYBOARD MOUSE MONITOR/SCREEN CHAIR DOCUMENT HOLDER WORKSTATION ITEMS PHONE WHERE IT HURTS WRIST/HAND ELBOW SHOULDER/NECK SIDE/BACK LEGS EYES |
Are you looking to protect your eyes?
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1. Is the monitor centered in front of you? 2. When your back is against the back of your chair, is your monitor at an arm's
length in front of you (distance from shoulder to middle fingertips while keeping your
arm outstretched)? 3. Are you
blinking frequently to moisten your eyes? 5. Are you looking away from your monitor at least once every ten minutes and
focusing on an object in the distance to adjust your perception? 6. Are you using a document holder? Is it located in front of or right beside the
monitor? |
Where it hurts main page |
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. |