Question: At the end of the day, my upper neck hurts while working at my computer. I think it is
from looking up and down to reference paperwork that lays on my desktop. Any
suggestions to improve my comfort?

Answer: Looking down and up places a heavy demand on your neck which may cause you neck
discomfort. Additionally, eye strain occurs from the eyes frequently looking back and forth
from the desktop to the screen. To improve your comfort, I recommend placing a low-
angle, in-line document holder between your keyboard and monitor for an optimum set-up
to reference paperwork. This will place the documents approximately the same distance
from the eyes as the viewing screen and reduce the need for flexing the neck when viewing
documents.

For more information check out this safety talk: SafetyTalk-
ComputerWorkstationErgonomics.pdf (ohio.gov) or contact your BWC ergonomist for an
assessment.

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