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Telephone

Problem

Tips

Corrective Action

I have an extended reach to the telephone base to reach the handset/headset and to dial the number.

Think for a moment about where you have your telephone. Do you have to extend your reach or twist around to get to it?

Reach zone

Reposition your phone so it is within you easy reach zone. To determine this reach your hands out in front of you making an arc from side-to-side. Place the phone within this zone.

Left or right side

Which hand do you dial with - right or left? If you are a right-handed dialer consider placing the phone on the right side of  your desk and visa versa if you are a left-handed dialer.

Reposition telephone.

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