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Desk Yoga

DSE Compliance: what to do and how best to doBy Gerald WhitehouseNovember 12, 2015

Your muscles work extremely hard to hold your spine up when sitting at a desk all day. Improve your posture to allow the muscles to relax . Try some of these desk stretches that can be easily incorporated into your day. http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/225517

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Increase Productivity

DSE Compliance: what to do and how best to doBy Gerald WhitehouseNovember 11, 2015

Some excellent tips on how to improve your working day. Fantastic advice regarding moving and stretching. http://blog.gotomeeting.co.uk/2015/04/30/25-daily-habits-that-are-killing-your-productivity.html?utm_source=blogemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=blog_update_email&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRolu63NcO%2FhmjTEU5z16u8pW6awgJ541El3fuXBP2XqjvpVQcVgNLnHRw8FHZNpywVWM8TIKNATt9R6LQzrCms%3D

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Eat lunch away from the desk

DSE Compliance: what to do and how best to doBy Gerald WhitehouseNovember 10, 2015

Another reason to take a break away from your desk ! An interesting fact that only 40% of us eat lunch away from the desk.   http://blog.gotomeeting.co.uk/2015/05/22/heres-why-we-shouldnt-be-eating-lunch-at-our-desks.html?utm_source=blogemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=blog_update_email&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRolu63NcO%2FhmjTEU5z16u8pW6awgJ541El3fuXBP2XqjvpVQcVgNLnHRw8FHZNpywVWM8TIKNATt9R6LQzrCms%3D

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Increase overall health

DSE Compliance: what to do and how best to doBy Gerald WhitehouseNovember 8, 2015

You can increase overall health by paying attention to your workstation set up. Avoid chronic health problems and increase energy. http://www.dailyprogress.com/lifestyles/vital-signs-pay-attention-to-proper-ergonomics-for-better-health/article_f16bc4c2-532c-11e5-9aa1-87402a6fe8d7.html  

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The six main requirements.

DSE Compliance: what to do and how best to doBy Gerald WhitehouseNovember 6, 2015

Do you know the six main requirements of the DSE regulations? DSeasy offers a streamlined way to comply. https://www.hub-4.co.uk/dse-regulations/

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Standing desks

DSE Compliance: what to do and how best to doBy Gerald WhitehouseNovember 5, 2015

An interesting article from Ergonomics@work group (LinkedIn) . Standing desks and the transition from sitting to standing, with advice on how to do it properly!     http://www.ausmed.com.au/blog/entry/health-check-the-low-down-on-standing-desks

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Incorporate stretches into your day

DSE Compliance: what to do and how best to doBy Gerald WhitehouseNovember 4, 2015

Some useful stretches to incorporate into your day. On average we spend 56 hours a week sat at a computer. The spark people have come up with this very interesting article. http://www.sparkpeople.com/blog/blog.asp?post=the_deskdefying_workout_plan

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Using a computer mouse

DSE Compliance: what to do and how best to doBy Gerald WhitehouseNovember 3, 2015

The top ten tips for using a computer mouse. Interesting article from  Ergonomics Plus ( LinkedIn ) / Matt Middleseworth   http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/cumousetips.html

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Stretching

DSE Compliance: what to do and how best to doBy Gerald WhitehouseNovember 2, 2015

Regular stretching should be an integral part of your day. Poppy can help. https://www.hub-4.co.uk/free-trial/  

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The facts on sight tests

DSE Compliance: what to do and how best to doBy Gerald WhitehouseNovember 2, 2015

Employers do have obligations regarding sight tests. Here is an interesting article that outlines the facts.     http://www.healthandsafetyatwork.com/hsw/content/employers-obligations-sight-tests-dse-users?utm_source=hootsuite

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