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Symptoms of eyestrain and dry eyes result
from exposure of the eyes to dry air or when air movement is fast inside the office.
Tears evaporate easily under these conditions. Also, if the room is dusty, the
particles may enter the eyes making the symptoms of eye strain worse. Exposure
to cold draught decreases blood circulation and leads to slight tensing of the
muscles in the affected area. Acute discomfort is felt usually in the neck, shoulders
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Set the room temperature to 24-27 degrees
Celsius during summer and to 20-23 degrees Celsius during winter. Maintain relative
humidity of 40-70%. |
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Optimum air velocity is 0.1 m/sec or
less. If you are troubled by strong air coming from the air conditioner, you can
use a partition to redirect flow of air. |
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A humidifier may help increase
relative humidity in your workstation. |
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Maintain good ventilation in the room
and do regularly housekeeping. Promote a smoke-free work environment. |
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Make sure that you discuss these measures
with your co-workers before changing anything. Remember that changes in the general
work environment will likely affect the people around you. |
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