Oh Boy

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Oh Boy! What safety topic can we cover this
month! Pains in the - well, you know.
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Painful working conditions

• Do you have a pain in your neck (no I am not
  referring to kids, boss or the traffic)?
• Are you doing your job in a proper ergonomic way?
• Have you taken the time to look at how you are
  doing your job?
• Have you contacted HR to get ergonomic tips,
  training and techniques?

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Just making due with what we have!
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Ergonomics

• Watch your posture.
• Don't crane your head and shoulders forward.
• Use a keyboard wrist rest properly.
• Drink plenty of water regularly.
• Dont rest your phone on your shoulder while
  typing.

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Reduce Stress!

• Take a break every hour. Relax, stretch, or talk
  with someone.
• Massage your hands, forearms, and the muscles in
  your neck.
• Evaluate your environment for ways to reduce
  stress.
• Learn to change your reactions to unavoidable
  stress.

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Don't Forget The Sunscreen (Thanks to Nora
A. for sharing)
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Exercises

• Squeeze a soft ball.
• Stretch and curl your fingers.
• Drop your hands to your sides and shake them
  gently.
• Breathe deeply, exhale slowly. Yawn.
• Stretch your neck.
• Rest your eyes.

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Please dont exercise your eyes in this manner!