Neat info, and yes I am hunched over when soldering.  The current problem I'm 
facing is how to setup my workstation (desk/chair) so that I am not hunched 
over.  Any seating height I've tried relative to the desk height does not 
solve that issue as I need to look down on the PCB, so ideally, the PCB would 
not be flat on the desk as it is now, but rather mounted at an angle.  The 
PCB-vise I have is somewhat wobbly so I chucked it in a corner a long time 
ago, so perhaps I should look into modifying that for sturdiness.  I'm also 
thinking drafting table as an option.

Another thing I know I need to do is to move my laptop to a side desk, as I 
have that pushed further back on the same desk to give me room for the 
electronics/soldering.  Currently it's 17" back from the front edge of the 
desk and I'm leaning forward to type.  Tch, tch, tch to me :-(

Cheers,
-Neil.


On Monday 28 April 2008 21:36, Paul Hutchinson wrote:
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu On Behalf Of PicDude
> > Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 10:48 PM
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Been a while since I've been on here, but I do exist still :-)
> >
> > I've been doing a lot of soldering lately (with the rest of my day is
>
> spent
>
> > working on a computer) so lots of sitting down and leaning forward.  And
>
> the
>
> > result is -- no surprise -- backaches. :-(
> >
> > Not much on google so far, but wondering if anyone here has some info,
>
> links,
>
> > etc on how best to setup a soldering workstation.  I'm guessing there
> > must
>
> be
>
> > guidelines for best worktable height/position, seating position, etc. 
> > Any info appreciated.
>
> This page on the International Labour Organization site seems to cover all
> the basics.
> http://www-old.itcilo.org/actrav/actrav-english/telearn/osh/ergo/ergonomi.h
>t m
>
> Paul Hutch
>
> > Much thanks,
> > -Neil.
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