Comments on: How to Avoid RSI at Work http://safetyconcepts.com.au/how-to-avoid-rsi-at-work/ Workplace Health and Safety Information and OHS Resources for Australian Workers Tue, 01 May 2012 11:28:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nathan http://safetyconcepts.com.au/how-to-avoid-rsi-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-8721 Nathan Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:42:33 +0000 http://safetyconcepts.com.au/?p=624#comment-8721 Something else I'd add is to speak up if something's wrong. And if you're being prevented from making any adjustments to your workstation, speak to HR. You've got a right to be comfortable at your desk and <a href="http://www.colebrookbossonsaunders.com/ergonomic-workstation" rel="nofollow">workstation ergonomics</a> aren't this universal thing that can be applied to everyone. Put it this way, my wife is only just over five foot and I'm six three. We're obviously not going to be able to use the same computer set-up. And don't be afraid to take breaks. I don't mean going off somewhere for half an hour at a time, just taking a few seconds to stand up, stretch, focus your eyes on something other than your screen. It's only a little thing but it helps. Something else I’d add is to speak up if something’s wrong. And if you’re being prevented from making any adjustments to your workstation, speak to HR. You’ve got a right to be comfortable at your desk and workstation ergonomics aren’t this universal thing that can be applied to everyone. Put it this way, my wife is only just over five foot and I’m six three. We’re obviously not going to be able to use the same computer set-up.

And don’t be afraid to take breaks. I don’t mean going off somewhere for half an hour at a time, just taking a few seconds to stand up, stretch, focus your eyes on something other than your screen. It’s only a little thing but it helps.

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