Self-check, Seated position, Shoulders, arms, wrists, and hands – Compaq Presario 7360 User Manual

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Safety and Comfort 14-27

Self-Check

To increase your comfort and reduce potential safety risks, use this checklist to
help you evaluate your work posture and habits.

Seated Position

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Have you found a range of seated postures that are most comfortable for you?

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Are you changing postures within your “comfort zone” throughout the day,
especially in the afternoon?

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Are your feet firmly planted?

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Are the undersides of your thighs near your knees free of pressure?

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Are the backs of your lower legs free of pressure?

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Is there sufficient space under your work surface for your knees and legs?

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Is your lower back supported?

Shoulders, Arms, Wrists, and Hands

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Are your shoulders relaxed?

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Are your hands, wrists, and forearms aligned in a straight, neutral position?

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If you use arm supports, are they adjusted so that your shoulders are relaxed
and your wrists are straight?

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Are your elbows in a relaxed position near your body?

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Do you avoid resting your hands and wrists while typing or pointing?

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Do you avoid resting your hands and wrists on sharp edges?

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Do you avoid cradling the phone between your ear and shoulder?

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Are items you use frequently, such as your phone and reference materials, easy
to reach?

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