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Ergonomic Principles and Manual Handling

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

2 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.

3 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

4 The ideal office

5 How to correctly sit at a desk

6 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

7 Eye exercises

8 Wrist, hand and arm stretch

9 Shoulder and neck stretch

10 Leg and back stretch

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


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