HP Pavilion xt500 HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 42

Your Safety & Comfort Checklist Notebook Computer ❒ Do you change postures frequently, seeking a balance between relaxed shoulders and a comfortable neck posture? ❒ Do you avoid resting your wrists on your thighs while typing? ❒ When using the computer on a couch or bed, do you avoid reclining too far to avoid neck fatigue? ❒ When computing for long periods, have you tried lifting your notebook computer with a block or book and using an external keyboard and pointing device? General Prevention ❒ Do you take breaks and walk around briefly, at least once per hour? ❒ Do you exercise regularly? ❒ Periodically, do you take inventory of the stress in your life and change what is within your control to change? ❒ If you experience any symptoms that you think may relate to your using a computer, whether you experience them during work or at other times, have you consulted a doctor and, if available, your company's health and safety department? 6-4 Safety & Comfort Guide