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thought to be a more serious
danger. For more information on
the exposure hazards of magnetic
fields, read Paul Brodeaus'
CURRENTS OF DEATH. Instead of
laying papers flat, use a
document holder next to the
screen. Take a 15 minute rest
after two hours under a moderate
workload, and after one hour if
a high workload. Keep your
neck relaxed, your chin slightly
down and tucked in, your head
straight ahead. Most
importantly: DO NOT STOOP! It
compresses the spinal nerves,
unduly stresses the spine, cause
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muscle tension, headache strain,
foggy thinking, and fatigue.
Have someone who knows about
posture show you how to sit
"properly", if neceesary.
Slouchy posture and poor body
mechanics while word processing,
probably causes more
muscle/joint pain and problems
than anything else. While
computerizing, be sure the
lighting is correct. Bad
lighting can cause irritating
glare. Anti-glare filters that
fit over your VDT screen,
indirect lighting, non-reflect-
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