Safety & Risk Management

If you frequently use a telephone while at your VDT, consider using a headset or a "hands-free" telephone. Cradling a receiver on your shoulder contributes to muscle strain and nerve damage.

Source documents should be at the same height, angle and distance from your eyes as the computer screen to avoid repeated head turning and frequent refocusing. A document holder can be attached to the side of the monitor to keep documents next to the screen and free desk space.

Keep frequently used materials in easy reach, within 14 to 18 inches. Your keyboard should be directly in front of you when you type.