Ergonomic Principles and Manual Handling To avoid back, neck, wrist and eye strain

Manual Handling When lifting heavy objects make sure to follow some simple steps. You should always try to keep your back straight and complete the lifting in three different stages.

Factors that affect ergonomics when using a computer Posture Lighting Ventilation Length of task Noise Leaning forward Twisting the trunk Holding the wrist bent Lack of break

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How to correctly sit at a desk

Examples of exercises Sitting for long periods of time can affect your body and have a damaging impact on your health. It is important to take a break and some simple stretching exercises can really help https://draggarwal.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/office-stretches.jpg

Eye exercises http://culturaldetox.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/eye-exercises1.png

Wrist, hand and arm stretch

Shoulder and neck stretch

Leg and back stretch

Any others? Can you think of any other stretching exercises that could be completed while sitting at a desk?