My biggest problem is what is known as P B C K. Problem between chair and keyboard...
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dale Leavens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Office Chair Users Top Safe Working Tips >I also didn't notice anything about lateral adjustment of the arms. You >should be able to move them in and out to accommodate different widths of >sitters. > > Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Skype DaleLeavens > Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "David W Wood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 12:47 PM > Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Office Chair Users Top Safe Working Tips > > >> Ray: >> >> A good basic guide, but a couple of further important ones: >> >> 8. the upper arm should be vertical when using the keyboard and mouse, >> and >> the elbow bent to 90 degrees. >> >> 9. when sitting firmly into the back of the chair, it should support you >> well - and in this position, the feet should be on the floor. >> >> 10. if the chair has arms, these should not obstruct the chair from >> going >> under the desk, thus preventing attaining the points above. >> >> David >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> On Behalf Of Ray Boyce >> Sent: 29 December 2007 08:41 >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Office Chair Users Top Safe Working Tips >> >> Here are the 7 top tips to help you and your staff improve your working >> environment in the office by simply paying attention to how you interact >> with your >> office chair, workstation and ancillary equipment. >> >> 1. Organize Your Workspace Efficiently >> >> You need to organize your workspace so that the things you use most >> frequently are closest to hand and things that you only use occasionally >> are >> >> beyond >> this area. >> >> Key to this is your office chair as this will dictate the focal point of >> your work area. >> >> Things that you use most frequently, or for long periods of time should >> be >> to hand and within easy reach, no more than 12 inches from you. >> >> You should avoid stretching excessively on a regular basis as this can >> cause >> >> discomfort. It's better to stand up and reach something that isn't easily >> accessible. >> >> 2. Ambidextrous Mouse Use >> >> If you find that you are using your mouse or pointing device a lot, it's >> a >> good idea to swap your mousing use from left to right hand frequently. >> >> This may feel a little awkward to begin with, but it's surprising how >> quickly you will get used to it. >> >> Try and use the muscles in your shoulder and forearm to make mouse >> movements >> >> and avoid setting your wrist at odd angles, just keep it as straight and >> level >> as you can. >> >> 3. Use Keyboard Shortcuts >> >> Most software programs include a set of standard keyboard shortcuts as >> well >> as the ability to create your own individual ones too. >> >> Apart from being a lot quicker to complete an action it's also a lot less >> strain on your body, so use keyboard shortcuts wherever you can. >> >> 4. Change Your Posture Regularly >> >> Sitting in the same position in your office seat for long periods of time >> isn't good for your body - it simply wasn't designed to be used like >> this. >> >> So, when you find you've been doing something in one position for any >> length >> >> of time, try changing position by perhaps reclining briefly in your chair >> or >> stretching your arms above your head. It's also a good idea to stand up >> and >> get out of your chair from time to time to vary your body's movement. >> >> 5. Using The Telephone >> >> Place your phone on your left if you're right handed and vice versa if >> you >> are right handed. This means that your dominant hand will be free for >> writing >> or other tasks during calls. >> >> Under no circumstances cradle the phone between the side of your head and >> shoulder as it is very bad for your posture. >> >> Instead, if you need to find something tell the caller that you're just >> going to place the phone on your desk while you find what you need. >> Alternatively, >> if you can do so without disturbing others, use your phone's speaker if >> it >> has one. >> >> 6. Typing Techniques >> >> Make sure that your keyboard is placed so that the 'M' key is in line >> with >> the center of your monitor and chair seat and that you are able to reach >> the >> keys comfortably whilst keeping your wrists straight. >> >> By setting your keyboard like this the main keying area will be central >> to >> your work and seating position with the numeric keypad offset on your >> right >> hand >> side. >> >> When typing, use the tips of your fingers and maintain a light touch when >> keying. >> >> 7. Take Regular Breaks >> >> If you have a lot of typing to complete it's very easy to get engrossed >> in >> what you're doing and end up in a static position in you office chair for >> long >> periods of time. >> >> This isn't good for you so try and take a short break every 30 minutes or >> so, but in any event after an hour. >> >> A brief walk to the vending machine and some stretching exercises will be >> of >> >> great benefit in varying your posture and allowing some of those inactive >> muscles >> to get some use. >> >> So, to conclude follow these 7 simple tips to help keep your body healthy >> and your mind alert. >> . Organize your workspace efficiently >> . Do mousing work by alternating hands >> . Use keyboard shortcuts whenever possible >> . Change your sitting posture frequently >> . Use the telephone properly, never cradle it >> . Develop good typing habits >> . Take regular breaks >> >> If you keep these 7 simple points in check you will find that your work >> will >> >> be a far better experience and you will be much more comfortable in your >> office >> chair. >> >> >> >> To listen to the show archives go to link >> http://acbradio.org/handyman.html >> or >> ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ >> >> The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. >> http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday >> >> Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various >> List Members At The Following address: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ >> >> Visit the archives page at the following address >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> >> If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the >> following >> address for more information: >> http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_jaws-users.com >> >> For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man >> list >> just send a blank message to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Yahoo! 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