Are you working comfortably?

Seating & Posture
Chair Height
keep feet flat on the floor or on a footrest
Seat pan depth
Back of the knees should not touch the seat
Backrest position
Utilise a well positioned back support and contact as much of the chair backrest as possible
Neutral posture
Work in a position that requires the smallest amount of muscle activity
Avoid sitting in the same position for long periods of time

Keyboard & Mouse Positioning
Position keyboard and mouse CLOSER and LOWER
Position keyboard flat or tilted away (negative slope)
Keep forearms approximately parallel to the floor with elbows at a 90-110 degree angle
Always use a gel keyboard wrist rest and mouse pad wrist rest for comfortable use
Always use a separate keyboard with a lap top

Desktop Layout
Keep frequently used accessories within your neutral reach zone
Ensure that you have adequate space for your accessories
Use as much vertical space as possible
Regular cleaning of all office equipment kills germs, eliminates static, improves screen clarity and keeps workstations dust and dirt free.
Ensure that the temperature is at a comfortable level
Workstations should be well lit without glare or reflections
NEUTRAL REACH ZONE:
The area that can be conveniently reached with a sweep of the forearm while the upper arm hangs in a natural position at your side

Monitor & Document Placement
Find your optimal viewing range:
Height: Position top section of screen just below eye level
Distance: Viewing distance should be about an arms length away or approximately 500-850mm away from the screen
Avoid leaning towards the monitor
Document Placement
Avoid the following risk factors:
Neck flexion
Extreme neck rotation
Repetitive eye movement
SOLUTION: Promote Neutral Posture
Support document vertically at the same height as the screen
Position computer screen and document close to on another
Bring document holder within an optimal viewing range
(Optimal Solution = In-line document placement)