Monitoring Your Health Habits and Exercise | HP 6330US guide

4WORKING IN COMFORT

Monitoring Your Health Habits and Exercise

The comfort and safety of working at your computer can be affected by your general state of health. Studies have shown that a variety of health conditions may increase the risk of discomfort, muscle and joint disor- ders, or injuries.

These preexisting conditions include:

Hereditary factors

Arthritis and other connective tissue disorders

Diabetes and other endocrine disorders

Thyroid conditions

Vascular disorders

Generally poor physical condition and dietary habits

Prior injuries, traumas, and musculoskeletal disorders

Excessive weight

Stress

Smoking

Pregnancy, menopause, and other conditions affecting hormone levels and water retention

Advancing age

Monitoring Personal Tolerance Levels and Limits

Different users of computers have different levels of tolerance for intensive work over a long period. Monitor your personal tolerance levels and avoid regularly exceeding them.

If any of the listed health conditions apply to you, it is particularly important to know and monitor your personal limits.

Cultivating Health and Fitness

Additionally, your overall health and tolerance for the rigors of work typically can be improved by avoiding adverse health condi- tions and by exercising regularly to improve and maintain your physical fitness.

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HP 6330US manual Monitoring Your Health Habits and Exercise

Contents

Safety Comfort Guide Page Page Safety & Comfort Guide Contents Symbols and Conventions in Documentation Preface Symbols on Equipment Adjust into Your Comfort Zone Important Choices Take Action for Safety ComfortPromoting a Safe and Comfortable Work Environment Self-check Adjust Key Principles Relax Vary Your Posture That afternoon slump Findingyour Comfort ZoneRange of Positions Everything is connected Walk Feet, Knees, and LegsLeg comfort Adjust often Back Forearms, Wrists, and Hands Right Wrong Split Keyboards Shoulders and Elbows Relax Eye comfort EyesEye break Positioning Your Monitor Monitor Arrangingyour Work AreaEye height Adjusting brightness and contrast Arrangingyour Work Area If glare is a problem, consider these actions Eliminating glare Keyboard and Pointing Device Arm Supports and a Palm Rest For pauses only Papers and Books Phone On the Road Working in Comfort Using a Notebook ComputerLong hours of use Keep it light Typing StyleHunt-and-peck typing Pointing Style Clean FrequentlySwitch hands Pointing comfort Using a Keyboard on a Sofa Even on a sofa Try it and see Taking Breaks and Varying Your TasksBreathe deeply Monitoring Your Health Habits and Exercise From the Top Down Orderingyour AdjustmentsFrom the Ground Up Be inventivePage Shoulders, Arms,Wrists, and Hands SELF-CHECKSeated Position Eyes Keyboard and Pointing Device Monitor Double-check General PreventionListen to your body Page Important Electrical and Mechanical Safety Information Introduction Product Safety Policy General Practice Important Electrical and Mechanical Safety Information Servicing Mounting AccessoriesPower Sources Ventilation Internal Battery AccessibilityVoltage Select Switch Power Cords Precautions for Portable Computer Products Products with Casters Precautions for Server and Network ProductsAccessories and Options Floor Standing Products Compatibility ExternalTelevisionAntenna Grounding Lightning Protection Power LinesAntenna Grounding Precautions for Products with Laser Devices Laser SafetyWarnings Laser Product Label Compliance with Cdrh RegulationsCompliance with International Regulations Laser Information For More Information Safety and Health NioshAppendix National Institute for Occupational Occupational Safety and Health Administration Osha National Safety Council LibraryTCO Information Center Page 297660-001