While most people might not think that working on a computer all day could be dangerous, if you’re not careful, you could still sustain plenty of workplace injuries even when working the relatively sedentary job of web design. Knowing this, it’s wise to be aware of what injuries you could be susceptible to and learn how you can avoid these types of injuries.

To help you see how this can be done, here are three ways that web designers can protect themselves from workplace injuries.

Avoid Repetitive Strain Injuries

Some of the most common injuries that you can sustain while working on web design projects, according to CreativeBloq.com, are repetitive strain injuries.

Usually, repetitive strain injuries, and RSI, are general injuries that happen from doing the same small motions over and over again over a long period of time. For most web designers, this includes the motions and movements you use when typing or using a computer mouse. But because you can’t really come up with a completely different way to do your job that requires you to use a computer or other electronic device, the best way to avoid this type of injury is to take frequent breaks. During these breaks, you should do something that will stretch out your body and not hold your muscles, nerves, and tendons in the same position that they’re used during work hours.

Think About Your Eyes And Vision

Along with the small muscles, tendons, and nerves in your arms and hands that get worked very hard when you’re doing web design projects, your eyes can also experience a lot of strain during this type of work as well.

According to Gary Heiting, OD, a contributor to AllAboutVision.com, when your eyes are staring at screens all day, you’re going to want to try to make their work as easy as possible so they’re not having to strain any more than is necessary. To do this, you should make sure that your screen is at a natural eye level and that it’s close enough to your face that you’re not having to strain to see. Also, it’s wise to protect your eyes from the light of your monitor by keeping things from getting too bright or wearing glasses made to help block blue light.

Use Ergonomic Equipment

For the rest of your body, you’re going to want to try to create the most ergonomically correct environment so that you’re putting minimal stress and strain on your joints and muscles while seated at your desk. The CDC shares that this can be done by using ergonomically correct keyboards. You should also sit in a seat that supports your body correctly.

If you’re wanting to avoid workplace injuries as a web designer, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you accomplish this.