OFFICE WORKSTATION DESIGN
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Quick Steps for Setting Up Your Computer Workstation
Step #1
Set the height of the chair so that your thighs are roughly parallel to the floor, with your feet flat on
the floor or a footrest
Your knee angle should be about 100°
The chair should have a well formed lumbar (lower back) support to help maintain the lumbar curve
Ensure the chair does not put pressure on the back of the legs
There should be enough space between the front edge of the seat pan and the back of your knee/
lower leg to fit one finger up to one fist
Step #2
Your elbows should be at an angle of 90°, with your shoulders relaxed and your arms hanging
naturally at your sides
Keep your hands in line with your forearms, so that wrists are straight, not bent up, down or
to the side
The mouse should be directly beside the keyboard
Step #3
Make sure the arm rests don't interfere with natural movements and/or are adjustable
Step #4
Set your monitor at a height that allows you to keep your neck straight
The top of the active area of the screen shall be no higher than the user's horizontal eye level when
seated in an upright posture
Step #5
Organize your work so that usual operations are within easy reach
Place documents beside the monitor on a document holder, or at an angle between the keyboard
and monitor
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