1. QUICK-SHEET: ERGONOMICS
7/3/2012
We encourage you to report risk of symptoms without fear of reprisal or discrimination.
Every employee is responsible for conducting himself/herself in accordance with the
policy and program as defined in the ergonomics manual. PREVENTION is the key, so
be sure you set up your workstation correctly before you are in pain.
KEYBOARD
• It is better if the keyboard is flat, so if yours has “legs” on
the back, push them in.
• There should be minimal bend at the wrists.
• Do not use chair arms for support.
• Some people work better with a keyboard tray.
MOUSE
• The mouse should be as close to the keyboard as
possible.
• If you don’t use the 10-key pad to the right of the
keyboard, consider a “mouse bridge,” which sits on top of
that section or the keyboard.
DESK
• It should be deep enough that it supports at least 6” of your wrists.
• It should be at a height so that your elbows create a 90-100° angle.
• Your desk should be about 5”-6” above your thigh.
CHAIR
Most chairs have enough levers and buttons to be adjusted to work for you.
• The curve of the seatback should fit with the curve of your lower back.
• If your chair has insufficient support for the back, consider lumbar pad.
• Your feet should sit parallel with the floor or if not on the floor on a foot rest
• Make sure the seat is deep enough – your knees should not be pressing on the front of the seat.
• Your forearms should be parallel with the floor.
MONITORS
• The monitor(s) should be positioned 18”-28” away
from your eyes
• The top of the screen should be as high as or slightly
lower than your eye level.
• If you read from paper documents, get a document
holder close to the screen to avoid turning your head
too often.
• If you have been prescribed glasses or contacts, wear
them.
If you have any questions, please
contact Human Resources.