Ergonomic Assessment

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• The purpose of this assessment is to promote broad employee understanding and knowledge. Environmental Health and Safety does purchase or install any equipment we may recommend, but may supply or lend items if they are available. The purchase of any recommended office equipment is at the discretion of the respective area of employment.

WORK STATIONS

• Head and neck are balanced and in-line with torso (ears directly above the shoulders are not bent forward or back).

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• Monitor Quick Tips Put monitor directly in front of you and at least 20 inches away. Place monitor so top line of screen is at or below eye level. Place monitor perpendicular to window.

• Chair Quick Tips The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support. The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest. Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body. The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.

• Desk Quick Tips Desk surface should allow you to place the monitor directly in front of you, at least 20 inches away. Avoid storing items, such as a CPU, under desks. Desks should be able to accommodate a variety of working postures.

• Head, neck, and trunk facing forward (not twisted to view monitor/work/documents).

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• Monitor Quick Tips Put monitor directly in front of you and at least 20 inches away. Place monitor so top line of screen is at or below eye level. Place monitor perpendicular to window.

• Chair Quick Tips The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support. The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest. Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body. The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.

• Torso is vertical to slightly reclined (see recommendations in Good Working Postures).

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• Chair Quick Tips The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support. The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest. Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body. The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.

• Monitor Quick Tips Put monitor directly in front of you and at least 20 inches away. Place monitor so top line of screen is at or below eye level. Place monitor perpendicular to window.

• Back is fully supported by chair lumbar support.

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• Refer to Seating.

• Shoulders are relaxed (not elevated). Upper arms Shoulders are relaxed (not elevated). Upper arms are in-line with the torso, (not elevated or stretched forward unless supported by work surface).

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• Chair Quick Tips The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support. The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest. Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body. The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.

• Elbows are close to the body (not extended forward or outward unless supported by work surface or chair armrests).

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• Chair Quick Tips The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support. The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest. Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body. The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.

• Desk Quick Tips Desk surface should allow you to place the monitor directly in front of you, at least 20 inches away. Avoid storing items, such as a CPU, under desks. Desks should be able to accommodate a variety of working postures.

• Keyboard Quick Tips Put the keyboard directly in front of you. Your shoulders should be relaxed and your elbows close to your body. Your wrists should be straight and in-line with your forearms.

• Pointer/Mouse Quick Tips Keep the pointer/mouse close to the keyboard. Alternate hands with which you operate the pointer/mouse. Use keyboard short cuts to reduce extended use.

• Forearms are approximately parallel to the floor and about 90 to 100 degrees to the upper arm.

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• Chair Quick Tips The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support. The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest. Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body. The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.

• Keyboard Quick Tips Put the keyboard directly in front of you. Your shoulders should be relaxed and your elbows close to your body. Your wrists should be straight and in-line with your forearms.

• Pointer/Mouse Quick Tips Keep the pointer/mouse close to the keyboard. Alternate hands with which you operate the pointer/mouse. Use keyboard short cuts to reduce extended use.

• Wrists and hands are straight in alignment to the forearm (not bent up/down or sideways).

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• Keyboard Quick Tips Put the keyboard directly in front of you. Your shoulders should be relaxed and your elbows close to your body. Your wrists should be straight and in-line with your forearms.

• Pointer/Mouse Quick Tips Keep the pointer/mouse close to the keyboard. Alternate hands with which you operate the pointer/mouse. Use keyboard short cuts to reduce extended use.

• Thighs are approximately parallel to the floor (and lower legs are approximately perpendicular to the floor (thighs may be slightly elevated above knees see recommendations in Good Working Posture for declined seated postures).

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• Chair Quick Tips The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support. The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest. Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body. The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.

• Desk Quick Tips Desk surface should allow you to place the monitor directly in front of you, at least 20 inches away. Avoid storing items, such as a CPU, under desks. Desks should be able to accommodate a variety of working postures.

• There should be sufficient room under the work surface so thighs have clearance space between the top of the thighs and the computer table/keyboard platform (thighs are not trapped).

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• Legs and feet have sufficient forward clearance under the work surface so the user is able to get close to the keyboard/input device.

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• Feet rest flat on the floor or are supported by a stable footrest if the work surface cannot be adjusted.

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• Chair Quick Tips The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support. The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest. Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body. The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.

• Desk Quick Tips Desk surface should allow you to place the monitor directly in front of you, at least 20 inches away. Avoid storing items, such as a CPU, under desks. Desks should be able to accommodate a variety of working postures.

• Sharp or square edges that contact hands, wrists, or forearms are padded or rounded.

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• Desk Quick Tips Desk surface should allow you to place the monitor directly in front of you, at least 20 inches away. Avoid storing items, such as a CPU, under desks. Desks should be able to accommodate a variety of working postures.

SEATING

• Backrest has height adjustability so support is provided for the lower back (lumbar area).

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• Chair Quick Tips The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support. The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest. Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body. The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.

• The chair has a sturdy 5 leg base.

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• Chair Quick Tips The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support. The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest. Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body. The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.

• Seat width and depth should accommodate the specific user (seat pan should be wide enough for ease of egress and deep enough to support the entire thigh but not so deep that user cannot utilize lumbar support.)

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• Chair Quick Tips The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support. The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest. Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body. The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.

• Seat front does not press against the back of users knees and lower legs (seat pan not too long). Thighs do not significantly hang off the front edge of the seat. (Seat pan too short).

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• Chair Quick Tips The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support. The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest. Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body. The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.

• The seat is cushioned and rounded with a "waterfall" front (no sharp edge).

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• Chair Quick Tips The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support. The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest. Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body. The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.

• Seat height is adjustable and allows for proper alignment with the work surface.

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• Chair Quick Tips The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support. The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest. Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body. The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.

• Armrests, if used, should be adjustable (both up and down and in and out) and support both forearms while the user performs computer tasks. They should not interfere with movement or positioning of the chair under the work surface.

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• Chair Quick Tips The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support. The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest. Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body. The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.

• Head Rest (if provided) is adjustable and does not push the head forward past neutral.

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• Chair Quick Tips The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support. The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest. Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body. The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.

• Casters are appropriate for the floor surface. (They move easily on carpet or other soft surfaces but do not move so easily on tile or hard surfaces that the chair "scoots" away from sitting down or getting up from the chair).

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• Chair Quick Tips The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support. The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest. Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body. The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.

• Adjustments are straightforward and easy to perform while seated in the chair.

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• Chair Quick Tips The backrest should conform to the natural curvature of your spine, and provide adequate lumbar support. The seat should be comfortable and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or footrest. Armrests, if provided, should be soft, allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body. The chair should have a five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor.

KEYBOARD/INPUT DEVICE

• Keyboard/input device platform(s) is stable and large enough to hold a keyboard and an input device.

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• Keyboard Quick Tips Put the keyboard directly in front of you. Your shoulders should be relaxed and your elbows close to your body. Your wrists should be straight and in-line with your forearms.

• Pointer/Mouse Quick Tips Keep the pointer/mouse close to the keyboard. Alternate hands with which you operate the pointer/mouse. Use keyboard short cuts to reduce extended use.

• Wrist Rest Quick Tips Use a wrist rest to maintain straight wrist postures and to minimize contact stress during typing and mousing tasks.

• Keyboard/input device platform(s) can be adjusted so the hands are positioned over the keyboard with the elbows near the torso at an angle of 90 to 100 degrees.

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• Keyboard Quick Tips Put the keyboard directly in front of you. Your shoulders should be relaxed and your elbows close to your body. Your wrists should be straight and in-line with your forearms.

• Pointer/Mouse Quick Tips Keep the pointer/mouse close to the keyboard. Alternate hands with which you operate the pointer/mouse. Use keyboard short cuts to reduce extended use.

• Wrist Rest Quick Tips Use a wrist rest to maintain straight wrist postures and to minimize contact stress during typing and mousing tasks.

• A keyboard can be adjusted to a horizontal or slightly negative slope.

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• Keyboard Quick Tips Put the keyboard directly in front of you. Your shoulders should be relaxed and your elbows close to your body. Your wrists should be straight and in-line with your forearms.

• Pointer/Mouse Quick Tips Keep the pointer/mouse close to the keyboard. Alternate hands with which you operate the pointer/mouse. Use keyboard short cuts to reduce extended use.

• Wrist Rest Quick Tips Use a wrist rest to maintain straight wrist postures and to minimize contact stress during typing and mousing tasks.

• The input device (mouse or trackball) is located right next to the keyboard so it can be operated without reaching.

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• Keyboard Quick Tips Put the keyboard directly in front of you. Your shoulders should be relaxed and your elbows close to your body. Your wrists should be straight and in-line with your forearms.

• Pointer/Mouse Quick Tips Keep the pointer/mouse close to the keyboard. Alternate hands with which you operate the pointer/mouse. Use keyboard short cuts to reduce extended use.

• Wrist Rest Quick Tips Use a wrist rest to maintain straight wrist postures and to minimize contact stress during typing and mousing tasks.

• The input device is easy to activate and the shape/size fits hand (not too big/small). It may be desirable to have an input device that can be used with either hand to provide periods of working rest.

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• Keyboard Quick Tips Put the keyboard directly in front of you. Your shoulders should be relaxed and your elbows close to your body. Your wrists should be straight and in-line with your forearms.

• Pointer/Mouse Quick Tips Keep the pointer/mouse close to the keyboard. Alternate hands with which you operate the pointer/mouse. Use keyboard short cuts to reduce extended use.

• Wrist Rest Quick Tips Use a wrist rest to maintain straight wrist postures and to minimize contact stress during typing and mousing tasks.

• The input device is located as close to the midline of the body as possible and at the same level as the keyboard.

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• Keyboard Quick Tips Put the keyboard directly in front of you. Your shoulders should be relaxed and your elbows close to your body. Your wrists should be straight and in-line with your forearms.

• Pointer/Mouse Quick Tips Keep the pointer/mouse close to the keyboard. Alternate hands with which you operate the pointer/mouse. Use keyboard short cuts to reduce extended use.

• Wrist Rest Quick Tips Use a wrist rest to maintain straight wrist postures and to minimize contact stress during typing and mousing tasks.

• If a touchscreen device is used for data input, a detached keyboard and mouse are available if the duration of use is more than 2 hours per day or 30 minutes at a time.

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• Keyboard Quick Tips Put the keyboard directly in front of you. Your shoulders should be relaxed and your elbows close to your body. Your wrists should be straight and in-line with your forearms.

• Pointer/Mouse Quick Tips Keep the pointer/mouse close to the keyboard. Alternate hands with which you operate the pointer/mouse. Use keyboard short cuts to reduce extended use.

• Wrist Rest Quick Tips Use a wrist rest to maintain straight wrist postures and to minimize contact stress during typing and mousing tasks.

• There are no sharp or hard edges that contact the wrists and hands.

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• Keyboard Quick Tips Put the keyboard directly in front of you. Your shoulders should be relaxed and your elbows close to your body. Your wrists should be straight and in-line with your forearms.

• Pointer/Mouse Quick Tips Keep the pointer/mouse close to the keyboard. Alternate hands with which you operate the pointer/mouse. Use keyboard short cuts to reduce extended use.

• Wrist Rest Quick Tips Use a wrist rest to maintain straight wrist postures and to minimize contact stress during typing and mousing tasks.

MONITOR

• The monitor has sufficient adjustability so the top of the screen is at or below eye level so the user can read it without bending their head or neck down/back.

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• Monitor Quick Tips Put monitor directly in front of you and at least 20 inches away. Place monitor so top line of screen is at or below eye level. Place monitor perpendicular to window.

• Environment Quick Tips Arrange your office to minimize glare from overhead lights, desk lamps, and windows. Maintain appropriate air circulation. Avoid sitting directly under air conditioning vents that "dump" air right on top of you.

• Adjustability is sufficient so users with bifocals/trifocals can read the screen without bending the head or neck backward.

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• Monitor Quick Tips Put monitor directly in front of you and at least 20 inches away. Place monitor so top line of screen is at or below eye level. Place monitor perpendicular to window.

• Environment Quick Tips Arrange your office to minimize glare from overhead lights, desk lamps, and windows. Maintain appropriate air circulation. Avoid sitting directly under air conditioning vents that "dump" air right on top of you.

• There is sufficient room so the monitor can be placed at a distance which allows the user to read the screen without leaning head, neck or trunk forward/backward. (Generally, about 18 to 20 inches or arm length)

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• Monitor Quick Tips Put monitor directly in front of you and at least 20 inches away. Place monitor so top line of screen is at or below eye level. Place monitor perpendicular to window.

• Environment Quick Tips Arrange your office to minimize glare from overhead lights, desk lamps, and windows. Maintain appropriate air circulation. Avoid sitting directly under air conditioning vents that "dump" air right on top of you.

• Monitor position is directly in front of the user so they do not have to twist head or neck.

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• Monitor Quick Tips Put monitor directly in front of you and at least 20 inches away. Place monitor so top line of screen is at or below eye level. Place monitor perpendicular to window.

• Environment Quick Tips Arrange your office to minimize glare from overhead lights, desk lamps, and windows. Maintain appropriate air circulation. Avoid sitting directly under air conditioning vents that "dump" air right on top of you.

• If multiple monitors are used, the position of the primary monitor is directly in front of the user and the other monitors are directly beside it. If time is split evenly between monitors, they are next to each other within a comfortable viewing angle with minimal head movement.

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• Monitor Quick Tips Put monitor directly in front of you and at least 20 inches away. Place monitor so top line of screen is at or below eye level. Place monitor perpendicular to window.

• Environment Quick Tips Arrange your office to minimize glare from overhead lights, desk lamps, and windows. Maintain appropriate air circulation. Avoid sitting directly under air conditioning vents that "dump" air right on top of you.

• Glare (from windows, lights) is not reflected on screen causing the user to squint or assume awkward postures to clearly see information on the screen.

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• Monitor Quick Tips Put monitor directly in front of you and at least 20 inches away. Place monitor so top line of screen is at or below eye level. Place monitor perpendicular to window.

• Environment Quick Tips Arrange your office to minimize glare from overhead lights, desk lamps, and windows. Maintain appropriate air circulation. Avoid sitting directly under air conditioning vents that "dump" air right on top of you.

• Monitor brightness and contrast are adjusted for comfort.

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• Monitor Quick Tips Put monitor directly in front of you and at least 20 inches away. Place monitor so top line of screen is at or below eye level. Place monitor perpendicular to window.

• Environment Quick Tips Arrange your office to minimize glare from overhead lights, desk lamps, and windows. Maintain appropriate air circulation. Avoid sitting directly under air conditioning vents that "dump" air right on top of you.

MOBILE DEVICES

• If laptops are used as a primary computer they are set up using the same ergonomic principles as desktop computers. A separate keyboard and input device are provided.

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• If laptops are used outside the office, (e.g. on a plane, in a hotel) user postures should be changed regularly to improve neck and wrist posture and duration of time on a laptop should be minimized.

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• Laptops used in vehicles are set up at a comfortable angle and infrequent use. The user should take frequent breaks from computer tasks.

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• A separate keyboard and stylus are available when tablets are used for typing performed for extended periods of time.

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• Tablets and smartphones should be used with the shoulders relaxed, arms positioned near the torso, and neck in a neutral posture without excessive neck bending to view the screen.

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ACCESSORIES

• Document holder, if provided, is stable and large enough to hold documents (paper, binders, or books).

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• Document holders should: Allow you to place documents at or about the same height and distance as the monitor screen, and Be stable when loaded with heavier documents such as a textbook. A document holder can be positioned directly beneath the monitor. This provides a sturdy writing surface, if written entries are necessary, and reduces frequent movement of the head, neck, or back. Task lighting on the document should not cause glare on the monitor.

• Document holder, if provided, is placed at about the same height and distance as the monitor screen.

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• Document holders should: Allow you to place documents at or about the same height and distance as the monitor screen, and Be stable when loaded with heavier documents such as a textbook. A document holder can be positioned directly beneath the monitor. This provides a sturdy writing surface, if written entries are necessary, and reduces frequent movement of the head, neck, or back. Task lighting on the document should not cause glare on the monitor.

• Wrist/palm rest, if provided, is padded and free of sharp or square edges that contact the wrists.

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• Provide wrist/palm supports that are fairly soft and rounded to minimize pressure on the wrist. The support should be at least 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) deep.

• Wrist/palm rest, if provided, allows user you to keep your forearms, wrists, and hands straight and in-line when using the keyboard/input device. Height matches the front edge of the keyboard.

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• Wrist Rest Quick Tips Use a wrist rest to maintain straight wrist postures and to minimize contact stress during typing and mousing tasks.

• The telephone is positioned close to the work to avoid excessive reaches. Generally, within 18 to 20 inches.

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• Place the telephone in the primary or secondary work zone, depending on usage patterns. This will minimize repeated reaching, reducing the possibility of injury. Keep the telephone cord out of working areas so it does not create a tripping hazard.

• The telephone can be used with head upright (not bent) and shoulders relaxed. If phone and computer are used at the same time, this may require the use of a headset.

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• Place the telephone in the primary or secondary work zone, depending on usage patterns. This will minimize repeated reaching, reducing the possibility of injury. Keep the telephone cord out of working areas so it does not create a tripping hazard.

• Headset, if used, has a comfortable fit. Not too tight, or so loose that it will not maintain its position on the users head.

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• Use a "hands-free" head set if you plan to spend a lot of time on the phone. Speaker phone options may also be appropriate, provided the volume of this feature does not annoy your co-workers.

• The footrest is provided if the feet are not flat on the floor because the keyboard and monitor do not have sufficient adjustability. If used the footrest should be angled and support both feet.

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• Raise work surfaces by inserting stable risers such as boards or concrete blocks under the desk legs if necessary. Remove center drawers of conventional desks to create additional thigh clearance if necessary. Lower work surfaces by cutting off desk legs if necessary. If the work surface cannot be lowered, raise the chair to accommodate the user. If needed, provide a footrest to support the user's feet (Figure 7). Provide height-adjustable desks. Clearance for the legs, under the desktop, should generally be between 20-28 inches (50-72 cm) high.

GENERAL CONCEPTS

• Workstation and equipment have sufficient adjustability, so users are in a safe/supportive working posture and can easily make occasional changes in posture while performing computer tasks.

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• Regardless of how good your working posture is, working in the same posture or sitting still for prolonged periods is not healthy. You should change your working position frequently throughout the day in the following ways: Make small adjustments to your chair or backrest. Stretch your fingers, hands, arms, and torso. Stand up and walk around for a few minutes periodically. Perform some of your tasks in standing: computing, reading, phone, meetings.

• A computer workstation, components, and accessories are maintained in serviceable condition and function properly.

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• Computer users should take the time to obtain general ergonomics awareness training on the following issues: Factors related to specific computer components that may increase discomfort or risk of injury. Being aware of discomfort (signs and symptoms). How to correctly use and adjust components and environmental factors.

• Items that must be accessed frequently are within easy reach, generally with the elbows close to the body. Items used occasionally can be at nearly full arms reach.

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• Work surface depth should allow you to: View the monitor at a distance of at least 20 inches (50 cm). Position the monitor to achieve the appropriate viewing angle, which is generally directly in front of you. Using a corner rather than a straight run of desk may provide additional space and depth to accommodate large monitors or multiple items. The location of frequently-used devices (keyboard, phone, and mouse) should remain within the repetitive access (primary work zone).

• Computer tasks are organized in a way that allows users to vary keyboard tasks with other work activities or provide an opportunity for micro-breaks or recovery pauses while at the computer workstation.

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• Keyboard Quick Tips Put the keyboard directly in front of you. Your shoulders should be relaxed and your elbows close to your body. Your wrists should be straight and in-line with your forearms.

• A user can alternate between sitting and standing postures or activities to provide opportunities for movement and variability throughout the shift. Prolonged sitting or standing should be avoided.

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• You should change your working position frequently throughout the day in the following ways: Make small adjustments to your chair or backrest. Stretch your fingers, hands, arms, and torso. Stand up and walk around for a few minutes periodically. Perform some of your tasks in standing: computing, reading, phone, meetings.

• Lighting levels are adjustable for differing tasks. Brighter task lights should be provided for paperwork and lower lighting should be used for general computer work.

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• Place rows of lights parallel to your line of sight (Figure 1). Provide light diffusers so that desk tasks (writing, reading papers) can be performed while limiting direct brightness on the computer screen. Remove the middle bulbs of 4-bulb fluorescent light fixtures to reduce the brightness of the light to levels more compatible with computer tasks if diffusers or alternative light sources are not available. NOTE: a standard florescent light fixture on a nine-foot ceiling with four, 40-watt bulbs will produce approximately 50 foot-candles of light at the desktop level. Provide supplemental task/desk lighting to adequately illuminate writing and reading tasks while limiting brightness around monitors. Generally, for paper tasks and offices with CRT displays, office lighting should range between 20 to 50 foot-candles. If LCD monitors are in use, higher levels of light are usually needed for the same viewing tasks (up to 73 foot-candles).

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