Reorganize Your Work Area

Is your work area arranged so you can work most efficiently? When your display, keyboard and workstation props – such as your telephone and document holder – are well arranged and adjusted, you’ll feel better and probably get a lot more done. (If you are working as a staffing employee, be sure to check with your supervisor before making and changes.)

Display

Correctly adjusting the height and viewing distance of your display can reduce eyestrain and muscle tension in your neck, shoulders, and upper back.

Screen Height

With your lower back supported and feet firmly on the floor or footrest, hold our head upright and look straight at your screen.
The top of your monitor should be at or below eye level.
If it isn’t raise or lower your monitor until it is at a viewing height that will allow you to maintain your head in an upright position

Screen Distance

Now, measure the distance from your eyes to the screen.
The screen should be 18-30 inches from your eyes, or at about arm's length.
If not, move your monitor forward or backward to the desired distance.
If you can't adjust your screen height, place a stand or board beneath your monitor. Keyboard - The proper keyboard height can help keep you from bending your wrists while typing. This improves the comfort of your hands, wrists, and forearms, and helps you avoid injury.

Hand Position

Place your fingers on the middle row of your keyboard.
Your wrists should be straight and relaxed.
If they aren’t, adjust your keyboard height up or down until your wrists are straight.
If the keyboard is too low, put a pad of paper under it.
To help keep your wrists relaxed, tray a wrist rest or padded support.
Are your wrists still not straight? Readjust your chair height, making sure your feet remain on the floor or footrest.

Workstation Props

Arrange your props so that the things you use the most are within easy reach, and the things you don't use often are farther away.
Place your document holder and screen at the same height and distance.
Consider a headset if you use the telephone a lot.

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