{"product_id":"9781449399672","title":"The Computer User's Survival Guide: Staying Healthy in a High Tech World","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou probably suspect, on some level, that computers might be  hazardous to your health.  You might vaguely remember a study  that you read years ago about miscarriages being more frequent  for data entry operators.  Or you might have run into a co-worker  wearing splints and talking ominously about Workers' Comp insurance.   Or you might notice that when you use a computer too long, you get  stiff and your eyes get dry.But who wants to worry about such things?  Surely, the people wearing splints must be malingerers who don't want to work? Surely, the people who design keyboards and terminals must be  working to change their products if they are unsafe?  Surely,  so long as you're a good worker and keep your mind on your job,  nothing bad will happen to you?The bad news is: You \u003ci\u003ecan\u003c\/i\u003e be hurt by working at a computer.   The good news is that many of the same factors that pose a risk to you are within your own control.  You can take action on your own to promote your own health -- whether or not your terminal manufacturer, keyboard designer, medical provider,  safety trainer, and boss are working diligently to protect you.\u003ci\u003eThe Computer User's Survival Guide\u003c\/i\u003e looks squarely at all the  factors that affect your health on the job, including positioning,  equipment, work habits, lighting, stress, radiation, and general health.Through this guide you will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea continuum of neutral postures that you can at utilize at different    work tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow radiation drops off with distance and what electrical equipment    is responsible for most exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow modern office lighting is better suited to working on    paper than on a screen, and what you can do to prevent glare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple breathing techniques and stretches to keep your   body well oxygenated and relaxed, even when you sit all day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow reading from a screen puts unique strains on your eyes and    what kind of vision breaks will keep you most productive and rested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhat's going on \"under the skin\" when your hands and arms spend    much of the day mousing and typing, and how you can apply that    knowledge to prevent overuse injuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Computer User's Survival Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is not a book of gloom and doom.  It is a guide to protecting yourself against health risks from your  computer, while boosting your effectiveness and your enjoyment of work.\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"O'Reilly Media, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47154757828848,"sku":"9781449399672","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781449399672_p0.jpg?v=1763835222","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781449399672","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}