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Comfort First
Most of us spend hours in front of our computers atwork, causing some to have stiff
muscles at the end of the day. But do you knowthat the smallest details like the height
of your chair or the position of yourmouse could keep you comfortable all day long and
prevent the risk of developingmusculoskeletal disorders over the long term? Here are
some tips to comfy up yourworkspace.
Keep Your Friends
Close … and Your
Mouse Closer!
Your mouse should
be within easy reach
on the side of your
keyboard and your wrist
should always stay in a
natural and comfortable
position when you’re
using your mouse.
No Stretching
Prevent
excessive
stretching by keeping
key objects like
your telephone
and stationery at a
comfortable distance.
Please Have a Seat
The
height of your chair
should be adjusted
so that your feet rest
comfortably on the
floor and your knees are
about level with your
hips. Place a cushion for
support if it doesn’t offer
lumbar support. If your
chair is too high, consider
using a foot rest.
It’s all in the Wrist
When
typing, keep your wrists in a
straight, natural position. Do not bend
up, down or to either side. A wrist rest
will help to prevent awkward wrist
positions and minimise the stress.
Neck it off
Multitasking
is a good
trade, but avoid cradling
the phone between your
head and neck when
you talk on the phone
and type or write at
the same time. Use a
headset instead.
Monitor This
Your
monitor should be
placed right in front of
you, about an arm’s length
away. Make sure the top
of the screen is slightly
below eye level. Place your
monitor at 90% angle to
windows to reduce glare.
Minimise brightness and
maximise contrast to allow
comfortable viewing.
Creating a safe work environment
Work activities at home or in the office may contribute to the development of musculoskeletal disorders. By paying attention
to our workspace set-up and our work behaviours, we can avoid repetitive stress injury and prevent other posture related
injuries from using computers – something we do more than 50% of the working day.