HP Z840 Safety & Comfort Guide User Guide - Page 27

8 Monitoring your health habits and exercise The comfort and safety of working at the computer can be affected by your general state of health. Studies have shown that a variety of health conditions may increase the risk of discomfort, muscle and joint disorders, or injuries. If you have any of the health conditions or factors listed below, it is particularly important to stop what you are doing on a regular basis and frequently scan your body for awkwardness or discomfort. These conditions include: ● Hereditary factors ● Arthritis and other connective tissue disorders ● Diabetes and other endocrine disorders ● Thyroid conditions ● Vascular disorders ● Generally poor physical condition and dietary habits ● Prior injuries, traumas, and musculoskeletal disorders ● Excessive weight ● Stress ● Smoking ● Pregnancy, menopause, and other conditions affecting hormone levels and water retention ● Advancing age Monitoring personal tolerance levels and limits Computer users have different tolerance levels for work intensity and sustained activity length. Monitor your personal tolerance levels and avoid regularly exceeding them. If any of the listed health conditions apply to you, it is particularly important to know and to monitor your personal limits. Cultivating your health and fitness Your overall health and tolerance for work typically can be improved by avoiding adverse health conditions when possible and by exercising regularly to improve and maintain your physical fitness. Monitoring personal tolerance levels and limits 19