Laptops are a wonderful technological tool that can increase
productivity and creativity. Use of laptop computers does present the potential
for significant health concerns, however, as laptops do not provide proper
ergonomic positioning for the user.
The brief information below explains these ergonomic
concerns and offer recommendations to prevent these health problems from
occurring. To request an online or onsite ergonomic evaluation please visit us
at www.ergonomicworks.com
1. Position
the Laptop and keyboard at elbow height, and keep your wrists straight while
keying.
2. Keep your
head and neck in a relaxed posture; avoid excessive neck flexion or rotation.
3. Attach an
external Laptop mouse instead of using the small constricted touchpad or
trackball.
4. Avoid resting your wrists while
typing. Keep your wrists as flat as possible. Use whole hand and arm movements
to navigate the Laptop keyboard.
5. Avoid bending your neck and head
forward to see the screen. This is the way to arrange your seating posture to
avoid Ergonomic Laptop disorders.
6. Your hands and wrists should be kept
in a straight wrist posture when typing and should not be resting on a palm
rest, table or lap while typing. This can cause you Ergonomics Laptop
disorders.
7. Place the Laptop on a stand, book or
other surface that raises it to a height that you can see the screen without
having to bend or rotate your neck.
8. Schedule
mini-breaks every 20 to 30 minutes to avoid repetition and static positions.
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