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Safe Computing Tips aims to help you be more comfortable and productive while using your computer:

SafeComputingTips.com provides suggestions to minimize or eliminate identified problems and allows you to create your own “custom-fit” computer workstation. Many people experience greater comfort and productivity when following these suggestions.

Consider your workstation and workplace as you read through each section and see if you can identify areas for improvement in posture, component placement, or work environment.

The site provides ergonomic tips and guidelines for safety and injury prevention while working at office or home. The site also provides an informative blog covering the latest news about safe computing.

Recent Posts from Safe Computing Tips:

Home Remedies for Work-Related Injuries - May 5th, 2011

"If you have musculoskeletal injuries such as neck or back strain or CTS, then try for home remedies when you first observe the symptoms. Here are the tips to relieve discomfort due to stress and overuse. 1. Give proper rest for the painful area. Don’t do the […]"

Redesign the Office Space to Increase Efficiency - April 28th, 2011

"A good office design requires deliberate planning at every step ranging from floor planning to the position of power outlet. Perfect floor plan: While designing the floor plan, you need to consider two main components. Proximity: Employees who need frequent contact […]"

Reduce Contrast to Avoid Eye Strain - April 21st, 2011

"You can greatly reduce the eye strain by reducing the contrast or the relative brightness of objects next to each other. You need to reduce the contrast of general viewing area, or background, when preserving adequate contrast at the desk or foreground. Contrast […]"

9 Ergonomic Rules to Set Up Your Workstation - April 14th, 2011

"While setting up the workstation, you need to follow ergonomic rules to adjust the environment according to the individual needs. Ergonomic workstation ensures you healthy posture while doing your daily tasks, thus avoiding the threat of injuries. 1. Adjust your […]"

A Simple 5 Step Ergonomic Makeover for Your Workspace - April 13th, 2011

"Research has repeatedly shown us that office ergonomics can improve worker productivity and wellbeing. Employees polled have themselves admitted that they would be more pleasant to work with, more productive, and less stressed if the work space was made more comfortable. […]"

Ergonomically Designed Computer Products You Can Benefit From - April 12th, 2011

"As companies commit more resources to developing products with ergonomic design, we as consumers stand to gain and benefit from this. Currently in the news are several computing related products that are ergonomically designed and may be useful for reducing repetitive […]"

What is Exoskeletal Arm Support System? - April 7th, 2011

"As more research gets done on the subject of ergonomics and minimizing work and office related stress and injury, more interesting and useful gadgets are developed to aid comfortable working and minimize injury. Among the newer such products that may well help […]"

Are Ergonomic Products Really Ergonomic? - April 5th, 2011

"It is an unfortunate fact that many manufacturers label their products as “Ergonomic” without proper justification – there may not be real clinical evidence of the product being able to reduce stress, nor may there be sufficient evidence even of the product […]"

Understanding the Concept of Human Computer Interaction - April 1st, 2011

"Human Computer Interaction (HCI) is the study, design and the planning of interaction between computers and the humans that use the computers. It is a study that is interdisciplinary and draws on several disciplines such as the behavioral sciences, computer science, […]"

Some Myths About Bad Posture - March 30th, 2011

"Bad posture is responsible for a host of ills ranging from chronic pain to varicose veins. To correct a bad posture, it is also necessary to correct some of the fallacies that have become attached to posture. Slouching looks bad, but it is not bad for health. Wrong. […]"