A study has found that data entry workers who take rest breaks get relief from discomfort and eyestrain. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health also found that taking breaks does not impair productivity (DuPont’s Safety That Works e-newsletter, www.safety.dupont.com). The study also found:
- Participants’ discomfort and eyestrain was signifi-cantly lower with supplemental breaks.
- Data entry speed was significantly faster with supplementary breaks. Output was maintained even though 20 minutes of work had been replaced with break time.
Here are some further tips for avoiding eyestrain:
- Ensure you computer screen is in the proper location and that lighting is appropriate.
- Look away from the computer screen frequently and focus on something 20 feet away.
- Blink. When people work on computers sometimes they forget to blink because they are lost in their concentration. This can cause dryness and irritation.
- Close your eyes and place your hands over them about once every two hours for 30 seconds. This helps relieve strain and fatigue.
- Take two 15-minute breaks a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, plus a 5-minute break every hour in which your are away from your computer. Studies have found that this also improves productivity over the course of the day.
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