Mobile Devices – Our Monthly Tip for Industrial Athletes
Laptops and cell phones are convenient tools to use in the field, but they also create injury exposure hazards. Correct device positioning, microbreaks and other ergonomic practices help reduce overuse injury risks.
Tips
- In a vehicle, elevate/mount laptop at midline; forward-face screen at eye level to prevent twisting.
- Use wireless mouse/keyboard and voice-activated functions to reduce repetitive wrist, hand and finger motion.
- Avoid hunching your shoulders and back forward while holding a phone below your chin.
Our Specialists
WorkCare’s Industrial Injury Prevention Specialists have training in sports medicine, ergonomics, musculoskeletal assessment, workplace safety and wellness programs. They work onsite and provide virtual consultations in all types of settings to help protect and promote employee health.
Prevention Saves
Employers using WorkCare’s Industrial Athlete Program experience 4-to-1 average cost savings with high employee satisfaction ratings and favorable fitness-for-work results.
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Kathy Poulsen, MS, ATC, CEAS, AOEAS
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