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The bottom line is to achieve and maintain neutral position for the majority of work time interspersed with short periods of different positions at the work station and periods of complete breaks away from the work station on a regular basis. Ultimately, you can have the perfect chair and all the most suitable peripherals but if you remain in a static position performing repetitive movements without change of task and without breaks you are much more likely to develop Neuro-MSK issues. In terms of advice - we can only and should always advise on best (neutral) position, to alter posture during periods of non-VDU time and provide the client with the 'best practice' solution in terms of time management and work tasks. This will reduce physical stress on vulnerable structures, allow musculature to recover from static positions and provide variety of task to break up periods of repetitive activity. 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Registered in England no. 3376266. Registered Office: 6-9 Timber Street, London EC1Y 0TQ. From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Carr Barnes Sent: 20 October 2011 14:20 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] DSE monitor height I think it comes down to options IMHO; provide the options and the person in question can then find the best combination that suits them based on their individual factors (whether they are a touch typist, type of work etc). Personally I stare at the screen for hours at a time without even another person to look at for a change of scenery :) On 20 October 2011 14:06, Susan Gorton <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Anyone who has tried single vision spectacles for reading, distance and vdu use will know what a pain in the buttocks it is as you don't actually just use one focal length all the time. So you would have to have all three in a string around your neck to have them all available for use at the intervals you'd need them. Varifocals are not sold because they are more expensive - they are more practical. Sue Susan Gorton | OH Nurse Manager | Occupational Health Department | Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust | Level 3, Ormond House, 26-27 Boswell St., London WC1N 3JZ |Ext 0247 | Ph 020 78138554 | Fax 020 78138355 | Mobile 07833294568 From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 20 October 2011 12:46 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] DSE monitor height I have always had concerns about the use of Varifocals for DSE use. I attach the guidelines from the college of optometrists, who that note varifocals can bring the risk or ergonomic problems and a single pair of specs for DSE use is preferable. Para E3.04 Opticians may look after the health of our eyes but they are also a business and it their job to sell spectacles. Bifocal and varifocals are much more profitable for them than single lens spec. Am I being a cynic??? Sue From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Chris Packham Sent: 20 October 2011 11:47 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] DSE monitor height As I mentioned earlier, I wear varifocus spectacles. As it happens I also have a PC and have had to arrange the height of the screen to match the part of the lenses that gives me the correct focus. Would you believe that this is almost exactly the same height as the screen on my laptop! I tried a laptop stand, but then the laptop screen was in the wrong place for me and uncomfortable to use. If I am comfortable working the way I do, why should I change and be uncomfortable, just because someone has set a standard that is wrong for me? Chris. ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. 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