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Protecting your health
 
 


Making sure that you are sitting correctly at your workstation is the first step to protecting your health.

key point Sitting upright and taking regular breaks are just a few things you can do to make sure you are protecting yourself from strain and injury.

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To sum up, here is a list of quick-fire tips to make sure you are safe:

  • Check your desk or table and chair.
  • Sit up straight if you can.
  • Make sure you don't stare at your screen too long.
  • Beware of RSI.
  • Take regular breaks.

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