Workplace Health Tips
When you hear the words "workplace health", what do you think of Your
associations with this phrase are most likely negative: stress, eyestrain,
muscle soreness. etc. In fact, over eighty percent of workers complain of some
type of health problem related to their job. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Here are some simple tips on how to alleviate a few of the most common workplace
ailments. Stress: You’ve
susceptible to stress no matter what you job is. It’s one of the toughest
conditions to beat, and it’s also one of the most serious. The best thing you
can do if you experience frequent or severe stress is talk to your supervisor.
There may be ways to rearrange your schedule or adjust your responsibilities so
that you don’t feel so overwhelmed. During the milder onset of stress, take
repeated deep breaths, which will help you to calm down and confront the
situation. Eyestrain: In
addition to causing damage to the eyes, spending too much time in front of the
computer can lead to headaches. muscle soreness, and general irritability. To
minimize these problems, remember to take regular breaks from your computer.
Experts recommend looking away from the screen for at least 20 seconds every 20
minutes. Also, ensure that your computer screen is clean and well
positioned. General Discomfort: For those of
us with office jobs, we spend most of our day sitting down. Remember to stand
up, walk around, or take a short break so often to keep your muscles from
becoming too tight. From: Alberto Martinez To:
Dawn Bojanic Subject: Tips for improving workplace
health I just read a great article in Living Today Magazine on
tips for improving workplace health. I think we should distribute it to the
other managers and have them pass it along to their team members.
The information concerning computer monitors was particularly
interesting. I often experience eyestrain and headaches, and the tips in the
article seem like they could really help. I have a copy of the
article if you need one. Why don’t you look it over and let me know what you
think Thanks. What is the main topic of the article
A. The results of a survey on workplace health
B. Ways to relieve health problems at work
C. The health risks associated with stress
D. Technologies that improve workplace health