Labconco Purifie Horizontal Clean Benches 36125 Series - Manual (Page 43)

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Chapter 5: Using Your Clean Bench
Taking Breaks and Varying Your Tasks
As noted earlier, your furniture placement, lab
equipment, and lighting are only a few of the factors
that determine comfort. Your work habits are also very
important. Remember the following:
• Take breaks.
• When you work at your clean bench for long
periods, take short breaks at least once per hour
and preferably more often. You may find that
frequent, short breaks will benefit you more
than fewer, longer breaks.
• If you find that you forget to take breaks, use a
timer.
• During your breaks, stand up and stretch,
especially any muscles and joints you may have
held in an extended static posture while
working.
Vary Your Tasks
Examine your work habits and the types of tasks you
perform. Break up the routine and try to vary your tasks
during the day. By doing so, you may avoid sitting in
one position or performing the same activities
continuously for several hours using your hands, arms,
shoulders, neck, or back.
Reduce Sources of Stress
Take an inventory of things at work that are stressful to
you. If you perceive that your physical or psychological
health is being affected, take time to evaluate what
changes you can make to reduce or eliminate the
sources of stress.
BREATHE FRESH AIR DEEPLY AND
REGULARLY. THE INTENSE
MENTAL CONCENTRATION THAT
MAY ACCOMPANY WORK IN A
CLEAN BENCH MAY TEND TO
CAUSE UNEVEN OR SHALLOW
BREATHING.
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