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Abstract:
New technology often gives rise to new health and safety concerns. The Model-T didn't come equipped with a seatbelt; now it is standard equipment. For years, bike helmets were purely optional; now many jurisdictions legislate their use. We wear seatbelts and helmets to prevent injuries, yet we spend hours each day at a potentially hazardous activity--keyboarding--with absolutely no thought to our own health and safety. This is starting to take a toll.