When accepting heavy books for return at the desk, encourage borrowers to place the item on the desk instead of reaching for it. This will protect your wrists. If you feel that you must reach for the book, use both hands to spread the weight of the item.
Caroline Anderson

Look after one another.
If you see a colleague using unsafe practices give them a gentle reminder of the correct practice.

Alternating mouse use between hands:
Whilst people often default to using their dominant hand when operating a mouse,there is good reason to alternate between hands or always use the non-dominant hand.
This may provide a more efficient work set-up and reduce the risk of discomfort, pain and injury.
For mouse use with the non-dominant hand, the mouse should be repositioned to the opposite side of the keyboard. It may also be necessary to adjust the control settings of the mouse, which can often be achieved through software. These settings are often found in the ‘Control Panel’ under ‘Mouse’ control settings.

And remember- Don’t squeeze the mouse!

Many heavy users of mobile devices have said that they suffer from “texting thumb”, or pain in thumb, neck or shoulders.
We need to be smart and use mobile devices in ways that keep us comfortable. People are often in awkward positions when using devices, eg. bent over while viewing small screens – think about how mobile devices may contribute to aches and pains.

In 2011 ACC received 304 claims involving rabbits and four claims involving Easter eggs. Be careful this Easter!

With the heating coming on in the libraries it is important to remember to rehydrate.

The position of the keyboard on the work surface is important as it influences the posture of the entire body.
The keyboard should be central and close enough to the user so they don’t have to reach forward to use it.

It is recommended that the alphabetic section of the keyboard be positioned directly in front of the user.
The G and H keys are usually considered the centre of the keyboard and these should be aligned with the midline of the body (in front of the nose).

Remember “H and G are the Central keys”

Yay – your workstation is set up perfectly for you! Now – get up and move.

A good setup is just a starting position. Our bodies are designed to move, and it is vital for your health and wellbeing to move through a range of positions during your day. The best position is the next position.

When using a computer monitor, give your eyes regular breaks by following the 20/20/20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
Caroline Anderson

Remember to use a library dalek to shelve or retrieve books from the top shelf. Do not stretch too high.

Load a trolley, not your arms!