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nomic Tips
- Sit with your knees about level with your hips. The chair seat should fit about 2/3 of the length of your thighs, feet should rest flat on the floor and your knees should fit easily under desk or table top.
- Adjust your computer screen and working materials so you aren’t straining your neck to look up or down.
- When standing for long periods of time, stand on a soft surface and rest one leg on a chair rung, telephone book, or stool to keep one foot a few inches higher than the other. Alternate feet.
- Place items that you use most often in your workstation within arms reach.
- Keep frequently used items on shelves that are at a height between your shoulders and hips.
- Do not twist or bend while doing tasks, especially while lifting objects.
- If you must move a heavy object by yourself, pushing is better than pulling.
Simple lifestyle changes can decrease your risk of back injury.
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