Recent studies show that computer workstations and VDUs (Visual Display Units) pose a wide range of health hazards.

Most health issues can be avoided by following simple steps and ensuring that your working environment is safe.

Using good ergonomics, you can greatly minimize workplace injury, tiredness, stress, discomfort and muscular disorders.

The main causes behind musculoskeletal disorders are: poor seating, bad posture, twisting or lifting while seated.

Bending posture causes great stress on your spine. This in turn causes severe pain and long-term injury. Moving your hands and fingers can also cause various injuries like CTS.

Uncorrected and poor vision can lead to visual discomforts. Working for longer hours in front of the computer without changing the activity and reflections on the screen can also lead to eye strain. Due to this, you will experience sore eyes, headaches, double or blurred vision.

Usage of computers for longer hours can also cause hazards like musculoskeletal disorders. It is therefore essential to observe the symptoms as early as possible and take necessary adjustments to avoid the injury.

The ergonomic chair that you are using should consist of five castors for great stability and it must support easy rolling in your working area.

The seat height should be adjustable and it should have a rounded front edge. Also, the backrest height should be adjustable so that it can provide good support to your lumbar area and lower back.

Your seating should have a small space of 2-3 fingers among the back of your knees and the front of the chair.