Ergonomics Center

Chair

Your chair should be fully adjustable with lumbar support in the small of the back.

Document Holder

Your document holder should be adjacent to and at the same height as your monitor.

Elbows

Elbows should be kept at sides, with slightly more than a 90-degree bend.

Eyes

Your eyes should be level with the top 1/3 of your screen, and you should be seated so that the distance between the eyes and the screen is between 18 to 24 inches.

Head

Keep your head back, chin tucked, and ears, shoulder, and hips aligned as in the illustration.

Keyboard

Your keyboard should be at the same height as your elbows, with wrists slightly bent. Keystroke gently!

Mouse

Your mouse should be adjacent to and at the same height as your keyboard.

Neck

Use headphones. Do not cradle phone between head and shoulder!

Take Breaks Every 30 Minutes

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For more information or to schedule an ergonomic evaluation of your workstation, please contact Bob Wiley, x8554.

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