Keeping Healthy at Work

These simple tips can keep you healthy at work and avoid unnecessary strain on your muscles and joints:

• Frequent short breaks away from the computer may help avoid back, neck and eye strain

• Ensuring that your chair and computer display are appropriately adjusted so that the top of the screen is at eye level, may be more comfortable for your upper body and neck

• When lifting, judge whether you can do this safely by yourself or need help (don’t be afraid to ask for assistance). Always keep the item you are lifting close to your body. Bend your knees and make your legs do the work. Try not to twist your back – turn with your feet

• When driving make sure you are positioned comfortably and take regular breaks on long journeys – at least once every two hours.