Do you periodically rest your eyes by blinking often or looking away from the screen?
Is your monitor no closer than 12 inches and no farther away than 28 inches from your eyes?
Do you use a document holder placed close to the screen?
Checking You
Is your work area set up to promote a natural and relaxing working position with frequently used work items within close reach?
Do you take frequent short breaks?
Do you stretch and walk during your breaks?
Do you vary your tasks during the day?
TDo you have regular eye checkups?
Do you contact your doctor if you feel any sustained discomfort?
For more information on workstation setup, see the American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations. ANSI/HFS Standard No.
This appendix was prepared in consultation with Dr. David Rempel of the University of California/San Francisco Ergonomics Program and Mr. M.F. Schneider of HUMANTECH, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan.
