Every 60 seconds, a working adult touches as many as 30 objects. The four surfaces most contaminated with germs are phones, desks, computer keyboards and the computer mouse. The following recommendations could potentially cut illness and absenteeism in half.

Awkward positioning, repetitive movements, and forceful movements are all factors that contribute to repetitive strain disorders. Check out the following articles for common injuries that can occur from poor posture and ineffective work practices while working on the computer

Over the next month or so, our kids will be heading back to school. The use of improperly used backpacks may be contributing to pain and fatigue in school aged children & increasing their risk for spinal injury and back pain. Here are a few ergonomic tips that will keep our children pain-free.

The location of where you are experiencing pain while working on a computer can often give clues as to what needs to be adjusted during an ergonomic intervention. Here is a quick guide of worksite and work-method recommendations that may help when you are feeling pain in a specific area.

The OXO Good Grips brand of products is offering a new line of office products with their patented large, comfortable, non-slip rubber handles with ridges that allow for a firm grip with less effort. Check out these products that will take the pain and strain out of everyday office tasks.

These following ergonomic podcasts stand out from the rest, are all free of charge and can be down-loaded onto a computer with audio capabilities as well as onto MP3 players. Many of the websites associated with these podcasts offer printed versions of the information as well.

If you have pain while working on the computer, if you would like to prevent a problem, if you are in the market for quality ergonomic equipment, or if you have had some ergonomic education and just need a refresher course on basic ergonomics, ErgonomicsSimplified.com is worth a visit.

Working on the computer can make you susceptible to developing a repetitive strain disorder. Headaches, eye-strain, pain in the shoulders, neck, back, and arms are common. This summary of articles in the Repetitive Strain Injury series looks at why this happens and gives tips on pain prevention.

Although stress can have some positive effects, the negative effects of anxiety, fatigue and dissatisfaction can cause physical, psychosocial and behavioral symptoms. Here are some quick and practical ideas to help relieve stress.

An employee may have had the best of ergonomic interventions and still be experiencing signs of repetitive strain injuries. Work methods and general health issues can also impact vulnerability to injury. This article offers suggestions for employers to improve workplace symptoms caused by stress.