3. Posture/Habits Recommendations | Applications |
3a. Advised to alternate from SITTING to STANDING every hour for 20 minute intervals or as needed |
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3b. Advised to take a REST BREAK at least 1 time per hour and to get up and walk about for 3-5 minutes to enhance circulation to the body |
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3c. Advised to take a REST BREAK at least every 60 minutes (or before fatigue is felt) and to get up from the computer and walk for about 5 minutes to enhance circulation to the body |
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3d. Advised to take a short STRETCH BREAK every 30 minutes (or before fatigue is felt) up and to get up from the computer and walk for 3-5 minutes every hour. |
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3e. Advised to download RSIGuard BREAK REMINDER SOFTWARE PC Version. |
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3f. Advised to download RSIGuard BREAK REMINDER SOFTWARE for Mac Go to software.lbl.gov- enter 'RSI Guard' into the Search feature or look for it in the 'IT Supported Downloads' section |
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3g. Advised to try out AUTO MOUSE CLICK software from RSI Guard. Go to software.lbl.gov- enter 'RSI Guard' into the Search feature or look for it in the 'IT Supported Downloads' section |
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3h. Advised to try out mouse DRAG LOCK feature to minimize holding the button depressed while moving the mouse, i.e., copy and paste, loading files in folders |
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3i. Advised to use KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS. You can access various keyboard shortcuts tips: https://ergo.lbl.gov/learn-more/keyboard-shortcuts |
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3j. Explore ways to avoid looking down at the keyboard. For example: place 'landmarks' or navigation points on the keyboard via use of sticky back Velcro pieces to help provide tactile cues of where your hands are on the keyboard |
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3k. Advised to use LIGHT-TOUCH KEYSTROKES to activate keys and to monitor and reduce the "clacking" noise that would be indicative of applying too much force |
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