From Apple website: http://www.apple.com/about/ergonomics/
"Today, changes in technology, changes in the way we perform work, and where and how we work are occurring at a rapid pace. Nowhere is the change more evident than in the use of computers.This new technology has brought on new demands for information as well as new and more sophisticated computing systems. Today, almost every one of us interacts with computers on a daily basis to create new things and ideas, to produce documents, to correspond with friends and associates, and to retrieve information. Along with the expanding use of this technology have come reports about adverse health changes for computer users.
Here we will examine the factors that may impact your health and performance while using a computer.
Whether you use a desktop computer in an office or a portable computer in an alternative setting, you make choices that can either improve or decrease your performance and comfort. By thoughtfully reviewing the layout of your workplace and your equipment, we are often able to identify what is wrong and begin to develop improvements to make computer use more rewarding and less physically demanding. When you look at a work environment, especially your own work place, ask yourself the question, "Would you do it this way?" After reviewing your work area, can you honestly say that this is the:
"SeatingAdjusting Your Equipment to Fit You
The human body was designed to move. One of the most important aspects of a good sitting habit is movement. Standing up from your chair and frequently adjusting your sitting posture can be one of the best methods to guard against injury and fatigue. The best chair design in the world will not force good posture or prevent the need for the human body to move.
There are three factors that will directly influence your sitting posture:
See More at: http://www.apple.com/about/ergonomics/index.html
"Today, changes in technology, changes in the way we perform work, and where and how we work are occurring at a rapid pace. Nowhere is the change more evident than in the use of computers.This new technology has brought on new demands for information as well as new and more sophisticated computing systems. Today, almost every one of us interacts with computers on a daily basis to create new things and ideas, to produce documents, to correspond with friends and associates, and to retrieve information. Along with the expanding use of this technology have come reports about adverse health changes for computer users.
Here we will examine the factors that may impact your health and performance while using a computer.
Whether you use a desktop computer in an office or a portable computer in an alternative setting, you make choices that can either improve or decrease your performance and comfort. By thoughtfully reviewing the layout of your workplace and your equipment, we are often able to identify what is wrong and begin to develop improvements to make computer use more rewarding and less physically demanding. When you look at a work environment, especially your own work place, ask yourself the question, "Would you do it this way?" After reviewing your work area, can you honestly say that this is the:
- most functional,
- comfortable,
- safest, and
- logical way to set up the area?
"SeatingAdjusting Your Equipment to Fit You
The human body was designed to move. One of the most important aspects of a good sitting habit is movement. Standing up from your chair and frequently adjusting your sitting posture can be one of the best methods to guard against injury and fatigue. The best chair design in the world will not force good posture or prevent the need for the human body to move.
There are three factors that will directly influence your sitting posture:
- vision
- reach
- postural support
See More at: http://www.apple.com/about/ergonomics/index.html