My husband got a second hand laptop recently to work on and I cannot
work on it. My back hurts, I keep hitting the wrong keys and squinting
at the screen - very interesting to read what you wrote. I agree!
Riva
Peter MacGregor wrote:
Nationally we're seeing rising cases of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury)
due to the keyboards being unsuitable for correct posture and
long-term typing (keys too close together), we're seeing cases of back
pain due to people being hunched over them rather than sitting upright
in a good posture (that often applies to home workers) and also
eyestrain due to the type of screen fitted. The back pain/eyestrain
issues are often combined as the top of screen of any computer that is
in constant use should be roughly level with the eyebrow but laptops
of course don't have that size screen! Often the various problems
combine.
I advise all my clients to have a Policy that laptops are not under
any circumstances to be used in preference to a desk-top in the
office, nor in any home office. (Employers here are liable for
ensuring the correct equipment is used in home offices. There is even
a lobby that says they should be liable even if they didn't supply the
furniture!!)
The whole issue is complex (there are other considerations too) and
has plenty of opportunity for argument and discussion. I steer clear
of that and simply advise best practice - if that is observed then the
employer has done his part! (Says he ducking below parapet again!!)
Peter MacGregor
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