Protect Yourself From FLU at Work
farmeric June 25th, 2009
Every day we face health risks in the workplace. From commuting using public transportation until we arrived in our work. It is our duty to protect ourself and be in good health while on the job.
Keeping yourself healthy and safe at work is mostly common sense, but we tend to get so busy and stressed out that we sometimes forget to take the basic precautions.
Common sense tips you can use every day to stay healthy at work.
- Use ergonomically designed equipment if possible. Make sure your chair, your keyboard, your mouse, and your monitor are positioned for your greatest comfort.
- Don’t let your workspace become a breading ground for germs, insects, or other nasties.You might not have that much control over others’ hygiene, but try to keep your own equipment and workspace reasonably clean.
- If you have or have recently had a cold, periodically wipe down your monitor, keyboard, and phone. And, use tissues and dispose of them properly.
- Make sure you regularly wash your hands or use liberal applications of hand sanitizers (with at least 60% alcohol). This will help keep you healthy as you travel around the cube farm or from office to office, touching potentially infected keyboards, desks, and other equipment.
- Avoid touching your face or eyes, until you’ve had a chance to wash or disinfect them.
- If you get sick or become injured, — stay home and avoid spreading it to more of your coworkers. You’ll recover more quickly and do everyone in the office a big favor!
These aren’t the only health risks for IT workers — after all, we frequently have to negotiate tight spaces, lift and carry heavy equipment, and work with electricity or other harmful materials. But the most common culprits are also the most mundane, so always be on the alert.
Note: some tips were taken from itdojo.techrepublic.com
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