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Ergonomic Tips for your Work Area

Go beyond the adjustability of your furniture.

Posture

  • Maintain good posture when working.
  • Sit back fully in your chair to take advantage of seating contours and lumbar support.
  • Support the natural curvature of your spine.
  • Adjust your chair height to keep your knees equal to or lower than your hips while allowing your feet to rest fully on the floor.
  • Wrists, Shoulders and Elbows

  • Keep your elbows in a slightly open angle with wrists in a neutral position.
  • Flex your wrists no more that slightly up, down or sideways.
  • Relax your hands when utilizing your mouse.
  • Movement should originate from your shoulder and elbow.
  • Monitor and Keyboard

  • Your monitor and keyboard should be centered in front of you.
  • Position the top of the monitor 2" to 3" above seated level.
  • You should be able to view the screen without tilting or turning your head.
  • Key lightly, the average user keys four times harder than necessary.
  • Reduce glare.
    - Avoid placing your monitor near bright lights and windows. If there is not another option use an optical glass glare filter.
  • The keyboard tilt can help you attain the correct arm position.
    - A negative tilt (front of keyboard higher than the back) helps when working in an upright sitting position.
  • If you recline, a positive tilt (front of keyboard lower than the back) may be necessary.
  • Documents should be placed in line with keyboard and monitor.
    - Use a document holder whenever possible.
  • Take a Break

  • Movement stimulates blood flow, which keeps nutrients moving through your muscles to cleanse them and therefore reduce the possibility of soreness.
  • Give your eyes a rest by closing them for a minute or two.
  • For additional tips and products, visit our ergonomic partner at www.neutralbydesign.com