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Oh
my aching.... [fill in blank]. It might be your fingers,
wrists, eyes, back, head, shoulders, lungs...or just a nagging
feeling that you're spending way too much time at work and away
from home and family.
If
getting the job done at the office is hampered by health concerns,
habits can be developed to enhance your physical and emotional
well being. Find out more about occupational health and safety
at related sites on the Web - with the spotlight on carpel tunnel
syndrome, repetitive stress movement, and other issues that may
be making your sick of the office job you're in...
MedlinePlus:
Occupational Health
- Comprehensive resource for information on back pain, eye safety,
occupational asthma, "sick building" syndrome and other
health effects on the job for shift workers, office or factory
workers.
BBC
Health - Health at work - The premier U.K. news organization
with a special report on office life and health covering topics
such as correct posture, repetitive stress syndrome, carpal tunnel,
emotional well being, work-family balance and related issues.
Does
Your Office Have "Sick Building" Syndrome? -
Overview and brief history of the indoor environmental quality
issue, typical symptoms, causes and effects, investigation procedures
and where to seek help.
Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome Information Page - Extensive fact sheet
on the syndrome including a definition, prognosis and treatment,
related organizations and contact info, suggested reading and
related resources.
Office
Ergonomics Training - Challenging the "sit up straight"
tradition in several online chapters touching on correct chair
height, alternative keyboards, arm and hand movement, eye strain,
and a risk
factor checklist.
HealthyComputing
- Online tour to avoiding neck, wrist and eye strain, carpel tunnel
syndrome treatments, ergonomics for kids, mouse and keyboard buying
guides, and additional health advice for PDA, laptop and cell
phone users.
Computer
Related Health Issues - One-stop browsing for an extensive
directory of links on office ergonomics plus related information
on proper lighting, posture, workstation design and movement.
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