Problems with Laptop Use:
Problems with Laptop Use
Lack of adjustability of the height of the work surface, and the screen and keyboard, can result in the arms being held too high or the neck bent to view the screen.
If poor postures are adopted frequently or for long periods, musculoskeletal injury may result.
If the screen is tilted upward to reduce bending of the neck, reflections can be a problem.
Carrying laptops may contribute to back and neck problems.
Solutions for Occasional Laptop Users:
Solutions for Occasional Laptop Users
Find a chair that is comfortable and allows you to sit back.
Position your laptop in your lap or on another surface (e.g. desk or table) for the best wrist posture that you can achieve.
Angle the laptop screen so that you can see it with the least amount of neck bending. For occasional short-term use you should:
Solutions for Full-time or Frequent Laptop Users:
Solutions for Full-time or Frequent Laptop Users
Position your laptop on a desk or work surface so that you can see the screen without bending your neck (you may need to raise the laptop off the desk surface using a stable support).
Use an external keyboard and mouse so that forearms are parallel with the work surface or angled slightly downward. If you use a laptop at work as your main computer or you use it frequently or for long periods you should:
Useful Links:
Useful Links Special Needs Equipment - CSU
http://www.csu.edu.au/division/healsafe/injury/sne.htm
Are laptops an ergonomic nightmare? – Healthworks
http://www.healthworks.com.au/stand/ergo-survey.pdf
Laptop stands - Healthworks
http://www.healthworks.com.au/stand/
Monitor Risers and Laptop Stands – Effective Ergonomics
http://www.effective-ergonomics.com.au/Monitor%20Stands.htm
Information and guidance on equipment suitable to reduce laptop ergonomic problems can be found at the following links: