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& Comfort Guide Also available at www.hp.com/ergo Document Part Number: 297660-002 This guide describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users. In addition, this guide contains electrical and mechanical safety information applicable to all HP products. - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 2
without notice. The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as to equipment or loss of information. Safety & Comfort Guide Second Edition (September 2002) Document Part Number: 297660-002 - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 3
setup, incorrect work habits, stressful work conditions and relationships, or problems in your personal health may be linked to injuries. These injuries habits for computer users. In addition, this Guide contains product safety information applicable to all HP products. Safety & Comfort Guide iii - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 4
Warning iv Safety & Comfort Guide - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 5
Keyboard and Pointing Device 3-4 Arm Supports and Palm Rest 3-6 Papers and Books 3-8 Phone 3-9 4 Working in Comfort Using a Notebook Computer 4-2 Typing Style 4-3 Pointing Style 4-4 Using a Keyboard 6-1 Eyes 6-2 Typing Style 6-2 Keyboard and Pointing Device 6-3 Safety & Comfort Guide v - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 6
7-7 Precautions for Products with Hot-Pluggable Power Supplies 7-9 Precautions for Products with External Television Antenna Connectors 7-9 Precautions for Products with Modems, Telecommunications, or Local Area Network Options 7-11 Precautions for Products with Laser Devices 7-11 Symbols on - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 7
monitor, use a box as a footrest, a blanket on the seat to raise your chair height-whatever you need to adjust into your comfort zone. Safety & Comfort Guide 1-1 - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 8
Guide is designed to help you work more safely by recommending ways to work more comfortably and effectively. TIP Self check After reviewing is true whether you use a desktop keyboard and monitor in an office, notebook computer in a college dormitory, wireless keyboard on your lap, or handheld at - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 9
computer. ADJUST ◆ Adjust your body position and your work equipment. ◆ There is no one "right" position. Find your comfort zone, as described in this Guide, and when working at your computer, frequently adjust within this zone. MOVE ◆ Vary your tasks so that you can move around; avoid sitting in - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 10
rigors of sedentary work. ◆ Respect any medical conditions you may have or other known health factors. Adjust your work habits to accommodate them. 1-4 Safety & Comfort Guide - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 11
2 FINDING YOUR COMFORT ZONE Vary Your Posture Depending on your tasks, you may find a range of sitting and standing postures that are comfortable. Within your comfort zone, change postures often throughout the day. Reclined Safety & Comfort Guide Upright Standing 2-1 - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 12
may vary depending on the adjustability of your furniture. For tips on how to order your adjustments, refer to Chapter 5, "Organizing Your Adjustments." 2-2 Safety & Comfort Guide - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 13
throughout the day. RIGHT Rest your feet firmly on the floor or a footrest. WRONG! Do not dangle your feet and compress your thighs. Safety & Comfort Guide 2-3 - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 14
support your body. Distribute your weight evenly and use the entire seat and backrest to support your body. If your chair has adjustable low back support, lower spine. Getting comfortable Always make sure your lower back is well-supported. Make sure it feels comfortable in the position in which you - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 15
section "Supporting Your Forearms"), and your elbows should be placed comfortably in relation to your keyboard height . Position your elbows in a zone that is near the height of your keyboard's height of the home row and to set the keyboard slope to the lowest (most flat) position. - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 16
keyboard. Be aware, however, that improper setup or posture while using a split keyboard can increase marked bending in your wrists. So if you try using a split keyboard the section "Keyboard and Pointing Device"). These recommendations rest is designed to provide support during pauses, when you - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 17
comfortable, neutral forearm, wrist, and hand positions applies to users of handhelds as well, whether you are typing with a stylus or thumb keyboard. Finding Your Comfort Zone RIGHT Maintain a comfortable, neutral wrist position. WRONG! Do not bend your wrists markedly inward. Safety & Comfort - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 18
to assume an awkward posture to use your glasses at the computer. Mention this to your vision specialist and consider having glasses prescribed that are specifically suited for working with a computer monitor. For more information, refer to Chapter 3, in the section "Monitor." 2-8 Safety & Comfort - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 19
3 ARRANGING YOUR WORK AREA Positioning Your Monitor You may find a range of monitor heights that allows your head to be balanced comfortably over your shoulders. Safety & Comfort Guide 3-1 - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 20
center of the viewing area. When sitting in your normal work posture, you should be able to see your eyes in the mirror. 3-2 Safety & Comfort Guide - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 21
example, do not face an uncovered window during daylight hours. Adjusting Monitor Height on your display screen. If glare is a problem, consider these actions: ❒ Move your monitor to your monitor. ❒ Place a visor on your monitor. This device may be as simple as a piece of cardboard extending out - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 22
device's software to switch the button assignments). Listen to your body Let your body be your guide when you place your keyboard and pointing device keyboard's front edge-in this case, your desk needs to be deep enough to position your monitor and keyboard back so your forearms are fully supported - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 23
Work Area RIGHT Position your pointing device immediately to the side of your keyboard and close to the keyboard's front edge. WRONG! Do not position your keyboard and pointing device at different levels and distances. Using a Keyboard Tray Comfortably If you use a keyboard tray, make sure it is - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 24
◆ Sit too far away from your keyboard or pointing device. Arm Supports and Palm Rest You may find that supports for your forearms or hands allow you be your guide. RIGHT Forearm supports are properly adjusted when your shoulders are relaxed, your forearms are supported (yet free to move while - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 25
sometimes called a wrist rest) is designed to provide support during pauses, not during typing or pointing. While typing or while using a pointing device, keep your wrists free to move and not anchored or resting on a palm 2, in the section "Forearms, Wrists, and Hands." Safety & Comfort Guide 3-7 - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 26
you frequently refer to books, papers, and writing materials, and if you use a keyboard tray, make sure the tray, when extended, doesn't cause you to lean forward or on a slant board between your monitor and keyboard. Consider this option only if you spend more time looking at the paper than - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 27
discomfort. If you use your phone a lot, try using a headset or positioning your phone so you pick it up with your non-dominant hand. This frees your dominant hand for note-taking. When not in use, place the phone within easy reach. RIGHT Use a headset to - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 28
Arranging Your Work Area 3-10 Safety & Comfort Guide - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 29
4 WORKING IN COMFORT On the Road In a hotel room, use a blanket for padding your chair and a rolled towel as an inventive way to support your lower back area. Safety & Comfort Guide 4-1 - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 30
lift your notebook computer with a book or block while using an external keyboard and pointing device. These options supporting the computer using a surface that is soft (such as a soft pillow or blanket) be careful not to block your computer's ventilation openings which could result in overheating - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 31
do not need to look down at the keyboard as often. AVOID! Avoid banging on the keys Combinations To reach keys that are not near your keyboard's home row, move your whole arm; avoid and pointing; notice and release excess tension. This sounds simple, but it may take repeated effort and attention - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 32
device device; keep your wrist, arm, and shoulder free to move. Adjusting Software Controls You can use the software control panel to adjust the properties of your pointing device device device device aligned with your forearm. WRONG! Do not move your pointing device too far from the keyboard - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 33
is especially important to support your whole back. Be inventive and use blankets, towels, or pillows. AVOID! ◆ When using a notebook computer on a bed Be Aware of Your Forearms, Wrists, and Hands When working with a keyboard on your lap, sofa, or bed, be especially attentive to keeping Guide 4-5 - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 34
Contrary to what some may believe, several studies have found that productivity does NOT decline when frequent, short breaks are added to the your body! Taking Breaks and Varying Your Tasks As noted earlier in this Guide, your furniture placement, office equipment, and lighting are only a few of - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 35
rigors of work typically can be improved by avoiding adverse health conditions and by exercising regularly to improve and maintain your physical fitness. Safety & Comfort Guide 4-7 - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 36
Working in Comfort 4-8 Safety & Comfort Guide - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 37
. ◆ Create a footrest. ◆ Support your back. ◆ Elevate the keyboard or display. ◆ Provide armrests if support: your back should be well supported. 3. Keyboard height: home row should be near your elbow height. 4. Keyboard slope: wrists should be in a comfortable, neutral position. 5. Pointing device - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 38
Organizing Your Adjustments 5-2 Safety & Comfort Guide - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 39
two, reread Chapters 1 through 5 of this Guide. Listen to your body Any time you make free of pressure? ❒ Is there sufficient space under your work surface for your knees and legs? ❒ Is your lower back supported a zone that is near the height of your keyboard's home row? ❒ Do you avoid resting your - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 40
you been taking typing lessons? ❒ Are you training your fingers to relax when you find them tense, including those not touching the keys and pointing device, as well as those actively typing and pointing? ❒ Do you use your whole arm to reach for keys not located near the home row? 6-2 Safety - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 41
right, left, or directly in front of your keyboard? ❒ If you are using a pointing device, are you holding it loosely, with a relaxed hand? ❒ Do you let go of your pointing device when you are not using it? ❒ Are you at the same distance, height, and angle as the monitor? Safety & Comfort Guide 6-3 - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 42
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 available, your company's health and safety department? 6-4 Safety & Comfort Guide - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 43
information contained in this chapter and the specific instructions provided with your product, you can protect yourself from hazards that your HP authorized service provider cannot address, call HP Customer Support for your area. Product Safety Policy and General Practice HP products are designed - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 44
HP products operate safely when used according to their marked electrical ratings and product usage instructions. product. For more information, please consult the information, manuals, and literature provided with your product or contact your local sales representative. 7-2 Safety & Comfort Guide - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 45
instructions. To reduce the risk of fire, bodily injury, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and take the product to an HP authorized service provider under the following conditions: ❒ The power cord - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 46
to use, contact your HP authorized service provider or local power company. For a product that operates from battery power or other power sources, the operating instructions are included with the product. Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 47
5 and 8 feet (1.5 and 2.5 meters) long. If you have questions about the type of power cord to use, contact your HP authorized service provider. Protective Attachment Plug In some countries, the product cord set may be equipped with a wall plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. If - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 48
computer and the AC adapter during use and while charging the battery to ensure adequate cooling of the device. Prevent direct exposure to radiant heat sources. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service provider uses replacement parts specified by HP. Safety Check - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 49
contacts. In addition, do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Docking Base To avoid pinching your fingers, do not touch the rear of the computer when docking it into a base. Precautions for Server and Network Products In addition to the general precautions described earlier in this - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 50
your fingers. ❒ Do not extend the components from the rack too quickly as the moving weight may damage the supporting rails. ❒ Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. The total rack load should not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. 7-8 Safety & Comfort - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 51
connecting the power cord to the power supply. ❒ Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply from the server. ❒ If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies. Precautions for Products with External - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 52
product due to lightning and power line surges. Power Lines Do not place an outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into power . 7-10 1 Electric Service Equipment 2 Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 53
line cord in order to reduce the risk of fire. Precautions for Products with Laser Devices All HP systems equipped with a laser device comply with safety standards, including International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60825 and its relevant national implementations. With specific regard - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 54
manual or in the laser device installation guide. Allow only HP-authorized service technicians to repair the laser equipment. Compliance with CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 55
. This symbol indicates that the equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power. WARNING: To avoid risk of injury from electric shock, remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the system. Any product or assembly marked with these symbols indicates that the component exceeds the - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 56
. This symbol indicates the presence of a potential tip over hazard that can result in bodily injury. WARNING: To avoid risk of bodily injury, follow all instructions for maintaining stability of the equipment during transport, installation and maintenance. 7-14 Safety & Comfort - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 57
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) NIOSH Publications 4676 Columbia Pkwy, MS C13 Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998 http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html Safety & Comfort Guide Appendix-1 - HP Pavilion xt575 | HP Pavilion PC - Safety and Comfort Guide - Page 58
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Publications Office U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Room N3101 Washington, DC 20210 http://www.osha.gov TCO Development Linnégatan 14 SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden http://www.tcodevelopment.com Appendix-2 Safety & Comfort Guide
Safety & Comfort Guide
Also available at
www.hp.com/ergo
Document Part Number: 297660-002
This guide describes proper workstation setup, posture, and
health and work habits for computer users. In addition, this
guide contains electrical and mechanical safety information
applicable to all HP products.