A Comfortable Posture

A Comfortable Posture ...

Chair Selection And Sitting Posture

• Chair should provide sufficient seat padding.
• Your back: lower and mid-back should be well supported.
• Back of knees should be clear of the front edge of the seat.
• Your feet should lay flat on the floor.
• Your elbows should be at approximately the same height as your keyboard.
• Your forearms should be supported and relaxed at all times.

Monitor Position, Lighting And Glare

• The monitor should be at a comfortable reading distance and height.
• Position your monitor so that your line of vision is parallel to the window.
• A task light improves lighting on the document(s) you are reading.

Keyboard And Hand Position

• The height of the keyboard should be approximately seated elbow height.
• Your wrists should be straight at all times and your hands in line with your forearms.
• Avoid extreme wrist postures when using the keyboard.

Size And Position Of Mouse

• Your mouse should be the proper size to fit your hand.
• Place the mouse next to the keyboard and at the same height.
• Ensure your arms are close to your body and your wrist is in a neutral position while using the mouse.

Change Your Posture ...

• Use shortcut keys.
• Take short breaks frequently to avoid prolonged static postures.
• Stretch regularly and perform relaxation exercises.
• Periodically look away from the screen to a farther distance.

A properly setup workspace allows you to adopt a natural and comfortable posture.