Key principles
To promote safety and comfort, follow these principles whenever you use your computer.
Adjust
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Adjust your body position and your work equipment.
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There is no one "right" position. Find your comfort zone, as described in this Guide, and when
working at your computer, frequently adjust within this zone.
Move
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Vary your tasks so that you can move around; avoid sitting in one posture all day.
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Perform tasks that require walking.
Relax
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Build positive relationships at work and home. Relax and strive to reduce sources of stress.
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Stay aware of physical tension such as clenching your muscles and shrugging your shoulders.
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Take frequent, short breaks.
Key principles
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