| 1.
Keyboard and Mouse |
OK |
| Keyboard height |
Adjust keyboard height so arms and
forearms are at right angles or slightly greater and forearms and hands form straight
lines. |
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| Keyboard-to-user
distance |
Keyboard-to-user distance should allow
user to relax shoulders with elbows hanging close to body. |
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| Keyboard slope |
Position keyboard float or slightly
negatively sloped. |
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| Mouse-to-user distance |
Mouse should be directly next to the
keyboard |
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| Mouse height |
Adjust mouse so it is close to and on
the same level as they keyboard. |
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| 2.
Chair |
OK |
| Seat height |
Adjust seat height so feet are flat on
the floor or footrest, knees are bent at right angles and thighs are horizontal to floor. |
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| Seat back |
Adjust seat back so it supports the
lumbar curve of the low back. |
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| Seat pan depth |
Adjust seat pan depth so front edge of
seat is about 2-4" from the backs of knees. |
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| Seat pan tilt |
Adjust seat pan tilt so hips and tops of
thighs are at right angles or slightly greater. |
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| Armrest position |
Adjust armrests so that they are out of
the way while typing, but may provide support during other activities (i.e. phone use,
meetings, etc.). |
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| 3.
Monitor |
OK |
| Monitor height |
Adjust monitor height so top of screen
is at or slightly lower than eye level. |
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| Screen-to-user
distance |
Viewing distance is approximately
arm’s distance away (16" - 28"). |
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| Monitor alignment w/
user |
Monitor and keyboard should be placed
directly in front of user. |
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| Visual comfort of
screen |
Monitor should be positioned to avoid
glare (perpendicular to window/ strong lights source). |
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| 4. Work
Environment and Work Surface |
OK |
| Leg clearance at
workstation |
Width = 2" + hip width, Height =
highest point of thighs or higher, Depth = allows proper sitting position while giving
foot/knee clearance. |
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| Placement of
frequently used items |
Keep frequently used items (i.e. phone)
close at hand. |
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| General task lighting |
Ensure lighting is not direct or overly
bright |
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| 5. Work
Practices |
OK |
| Frequency of
microbreaks |
Get out of chair at least once per hour,
microbreak every 30 minutes of keyboarding. |
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| Keyboarding posture |
Keep wrists straight, avoid supporting
wrists on any surface while typing. |
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| Sitting posture |
Upright or slightly reclined posture,
maintain slight hollow in lower back. |
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| Phoning posture |
Avoid tilting head/neck to cradle the
phone. Use hand to hold receiver or wear headset. |
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| Alternate tasks |
Break up long periods of continuous
computer use by performing small tasks/errands. |
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