Comments on: Essentials: A Healthier Workspace

By: Tim Flanagan

Tim Flanagan — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 05:21:58 +0000

In my article on this subject (http://www.content-complete.com/2007/01/29/ergonomics-for-the-content-worker/), I focus primarily on lessons learned from my own observations and experience. It’s nice to see so much of that affirmed in the more…shall we say…”credentialed” sources you’ve cited here.

By: mcdave.net » links for 2007-01-27

mcdave.net » links for 2007-01-27 — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 06:27:52 +0000

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By: MODE - A Vehicle For Change

MODE - A Vehicle For Change — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 23:39:40 +0000

[...] Stop what you’re doing. Don’t move and just take a second to observe how your sitting in your chair. Comfortable? Probably not. How about your eyes? Been staring at this screen for a few hours now? Time to get up for a break. When you get back read this Devlounge post about a healthier workspace. [...]

By: Auke

Auke — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 08:21:44 +0000

I hardly ever sit straight, I work on a laptop so the screen isn’t at eye level and yes I got pains in my back

By: Ken Klages

Ken Klages — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 08:19:14 +0000

I happened across the site http://www.desk-trainer.com when I was looking for some ergonomic and stretching information, and
when I tried it out, I was really impressed with the results. They have short exercises you can do at your desk to fight carpal tunnel, back pain, etc. They use a slick little flash animated guy to lead you through the exercises.

I had a sharp pain in my neck one day (which I usually never have), and I did a neck exercise for 5 minutes, and the pain was GONE and didn’t come back. I was so impressed, I have been telling my friends about it. This has worked for me.

By: Ronalfy

Ronalfy — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 05:17:53 +0000

I hardly ever sit in my chair correctly. I do get up and walk around quite a bit though.

By: Oli

Oli — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:00:01 +0000

To add to your “refresh rate” section: LCD/TFT monitors are also a lot better for your eyes because they are progressive displays. This means they don’t literally refresh but update pixel at a time and you don’t get any flicker.

Getting the brightness of your screen correct also helps. Some people, me included *blushes*, tend to think “brightest is best” but too bright and you’ll find yourself squinting a little.