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Office Ergonomics
Correctly setting up your workstation will help prevent eyestrain, headaches, backaches, shoulder/neck pain, wrist pain and fatigue. Here are some tips for a healthy work posture:
Position your computer monitor so that your eyes gaze slightly downward. The upper third of the screen should be at eye level. The monitor should be directly in front of you (not to the side) at a distance of between 18 and 30 inches.
Monitors should be positioned to minimize glare from windows and other lighting sources. When glare cannot be reduced by repositioning the monitor, use an anti-glare screen.
A document holder or stand should be placed directly in front of you, not off to either side.
The keyboard should be at a height allowing you to keep forearms parallel to the floor. Wrists should be slightly lower than your elbows and elbows should be supported by the armrests of your chair.
Your mouse should be positioned at the same height as your keyboard and as close to your keyboard as possible to avoid unnecessary straining of the upper body.
Body position and posture is important. Avoid awkward reaching and/or body angles. Remember to stretch and move periodically. Take breaks away from your workstation every 30 to 60 minutes.
Make sure that you take frequent vision breaks by looking as far away (e.g., out a window) as possible every 10 to 15 minutes.
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