How to use cell phones ergonomically?

How to use cell phones ergonomically?

A long way from elusive, giant-like 1970s and 80s models, only found in the hands of a few, did little more than make a simple phone call have reduced to wrist-worn models in everyone’s hands.

Wherever you see on roadways or airports people appear chatting on wheels or checking their email and flight status.

Every phone on the market today is at least web compatible, with a camera, games and a virtual personal assistant.

Better not to use cell phones while driving.

Using a simple or complex cell phone while driving is distracting and dangerous. Looking up a customer telephone number, checking your most recent incoming e-mail, is sure to tempt the most diligent drivers.

Hands free the solution?

Certainly not. Cell phone conversations change the way drivers see the world. Drivers are more likely to miss traffic signs and other important visual and auditory cues. They tend to slow down when entering information manually or by voice.

Before you buy cell phones, realize-

• Efficient and easy to use cell phones

• Buy cell phone that suit your work profile and necessity

• Always realize money comes next to life and health

• Children and kids stay away from cell phones

• Modern cell phones just a quicksand with innumerable entertainment

• Get big screen cellphones.

Take time to read the device’s instruction manual

Set it up for your own preferences. This will prevent both frustration and distraction. You may consider displaying frequently used menu items on one screen or setting a preferred calendar view.

Take frequent breaks

Another ergonomic issue is the mismatch of small buttons to the large hand, causing users to hit wrong key. Opening studies suggest that the buttons are appropriately sized for 5 year olds. Inputting numbers and text using the thumbs produces tendonitis and arthritis.

Use pillows in your lap to support and position your arms, wrist, and hands

Extensor thumb tendonitis, which is pain and/or swelling at the base of the thumb, has been linked to the dependence on the thumb when using portable devices.

Some important instructions for ergonomic use of cell phones

The following are some of the tips given for the ergonomic use of cellphones-

Don’t

• Initiate calls while driving; pull off the road

• Read, write, or send emails while driving, even if stopped in traffic

• Answer or use your phone in hazardous conditions

• Use the phone to ward off drowsiness while driving

Do

• Keep conversations brief

• Position your phone within easy reach

• Use one touch dialing or voice activation if you must use the phone

• Always stay aware of what is going on around you

• Use headsets with an integrated answering button