1. Computers, laptops and stressful deadlines.......... Useful tips to avoid aches and pains associated with ‘office work’..... 1

2. What’s involved: Workstation EquipmentEnvironment DeskMonitorLighting ChairComputerHeating FootrestMouseNoise KeyboardHumidity

3. Main Health Risks: Upper limb disorders Eye strain Fatigue and stress Back pain Neck pain Carpel tunnel syndrome May aggravate existing problems

4. Chair.........

5. Monitor....... Screen distance & angle Position the screen perpendicular to any windows to avoid reflective glare

6. Keyboard.......

7. Mouse........ Don’t over reach

8. Planning work......... Ensure variety is built into your workday (i.e: computer work broken up by non computer work) If possible regular breaks should be taken away from the screen and keyboard Take some time to stretch limbs

9. Help and assistance...... All departments have DSE assessors who are trained to trouble shoot problems experienced by users. The Occupational Health Department can also offer specialist advice to users. Computer information is also accessible on College Web Pages (see link: Computer Health).Computer Health

10. Thankyou, enjoy your time at Imperial..... Ensure you have signed one of the attendance sheets Please bring attendance sheets to front of lecture theatre The slides and information will be available on the Faculty of Natural Sciences safety webpage after 12 th October.