Work with the computer is a typical modern job activity given by the ever increasing demand of applying information technology. However, it also brings certain health risks, most frequently musculoskeletal complaints and burdening of the eyes. As regards musculoskeletal complaints, in question is pain in the spině -the cervical most often, and certain disorders due to overloading of the upper extremities, námely on long-term use of the keyboard and mouše. In the páper are analyzed some typical musculoskeletal complaints on the job with the computer. Their basic cause may be shortcomings in the ergonomie arrangement of the workplace (e.g. position of the monitor, keyboard, mouše, unsuitable chair, etc), the psychic load also plays a role. Improvement of ergonomie conditions is among the fundamental prerequisites of lowering the incidence of such complaints.

        Key words: musculoskeletal complaints - computer - ergonomics - prevention