1. Work in neutral postures

• Proper posture maintenance is necessary
• Working too long with “C” curve can cause strain
• Keeping the proper alignment of neck hands wrist are also necessary

2. Reduce excessive force

• Excessive pressure or force at the joints can cause injury
• Better to minimize the work that requires more physical labor

3. Keep everything in reach

• Keeping everything in reach would help in avoiding unneeded stretching and strain
• More or less this principle is related with maintaining good posture.

4. Work at proper height

• Working at right makes things way easier
• Sometimes height can be maintained by adding extensions or avoiding extensions on the chair or tables

5. Reduce excessive motions

• Repetitive motion needs to be avoided
• This can cause disorder and numbness in long run
• Motion scan be reduced by the use of power tools

6. Minimize fatigue and static load

• Fatigue is common in strenuous work
• Having to hold things for longer period is example of static load
• Fatigue can be reduced by the intervals and the breaks between the works.

7. Minimize pressure points

• One needs to be aware of pressure points
• Almost everyone of has to sit on chairs that had cushioning, one of the pressure point is behind knees, which happens if air is too high or when you dangle your legs. Pressure point is also created in between your thigh and the bottom of a table when you sit.
• Anti-fatigue mats or insole can be used

8. Provide clearance

• Work area should have enough clearance
• Let the worker not worry about the bumps that they have to encounter on daily basis.

9. Move, exercise and stretch

• Move and stretch when you can
• It better to take intervals between the works and stretch and move along
• Stretching technique may differ and depend on the work one does

10. Maintain a comfortable environment

• This principle is focused on the other component of the working environment.
• It is concerned about the lightening, space, cool air and many more.