Adjusting your Workstation
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Arrange your working area to suit you. |
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Change the height of the chair so that your forearms are approximately horizontal, shoulders and elbows are completely relaxed and wrists not excessively bent (up, down or sideways) |
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Adjust the back of the chair so that the back fits naturally into the curve of your spine and provides support along the length of your back, while allowing freedom of movement for your shoulders and upper arms. |
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Thighs should be at an approximate right angle to your body or sloping slightly down. |
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There should be no excess pressure on the underside of your thighs and back of knees. |
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If your feet are not flat on the floor, use a footrest to provide support. |
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The top of the screen should be at horizontal eye level. Use a monitor arm if necessary. |
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The screen and keyboard should be directly in front of you. Place the screen at arms’ length. |
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Change position every 20 minutes, if you are seated try standing, stretching or walking. |
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Adjust the tension of the chair mechanism to be in balance with your body to provide sufficient support, without excess force pressing you forwards. |
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Use the full range of the chair movements, leaning back and forwards to avoid staying in a rigid position for long periods. |
