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sounds really good On Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 12:45 PM, Carr Barnes <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I've just found this on the Stanford University website - think I'll be > using aspects of it :) > > Rest is a key component in ensuring the performance of the > musculoskeletal system. Frequent breaks can decrease the duration of a task > and help lower the exposure to ergonomic injury risk. > > The human body is always active while performing tasks at work. Even while > seated, postural muscles are exerting tension to hold the mass of our upper > body and head upright. Prolonged exertion can fatigue the muscles, which may > lead to injury. > Improper workstation setup, along with certain processes, force people to > maintain awkward postures and/or be exposed to compressive forces for long > periods of time. Awkward postures and compression can impede the flow of > blood, impinge nerves, and injure soft tissue. > Break and Microbreak Suggestions > > - Avoid extended periods of continuous tasks (such as typing or > pipetting) by taking short breaks (~2 min) or performing other tasks > (maximum of 30 minutes continuous computer use/repetitive lab task at any > time). > - Take microbreaks (approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute) every 10 > minutes to rest the upper and lower extremities, back, neck, and eyes. > > Ideas for taking breaks: > > - Move your printer to an area that requires you to stand up and walk > to get your printout. > - Stand up for phone calls. > - Go to the restroom or get a cup of coffee/water. > - Alter your tasks (break up continuous computer time with checking > phone messages, reading reports, etc.). > > > On 2 August 2011 12:29, Roisin Smyth <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> I like that wording Janet, "prevent musculoskeletal loading" - I'll be >> using that. >> >> Regards, >> Roisin >> >> ******************************** >> Please remove this footer before replying. >> >> OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: >> http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html >> >> CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: >> http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH >> > > ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. > > > OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html > > CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: > http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH > ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH