Safety & Comfort Guide
4–5
Working in Comfort
Using a Keyboard on a Sofa or Bed
Even if you use your keyboard in a seemingly comfortable
place such as a sofa, bed, or your favorite lounge chair,
you can still experience discomfort by sitting in an
awkward position or in one position for too long.
Be Aware of Your Forearms, Wrists, and Hands
When working with a keyboard on your lap, sofa, or bed,
be especially attentive to keeping your forearms, wrists,
and hands in their neutral comfort zone. Avoid markedly
bending your wrists up, down, in or out to the sides,
especially frequently or for long periods of time.
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Back comfort
On a sofa, chair, or
bed, it is especially
important to support
your whole back. Be
inventive and use
blankets, towels, or
pillows.
AVOID!
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When using a
notebook
computer on a bed
or sofa, avoid
reclining too far or
slouching forward
over your
outstretched legs.
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Avoid sitting
completely still
and working
without breaks for
long periods.
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Experiment with
positioning pillows
under your forearms;
they may help keep
your shoulders
relaxed and your
wrists in a
comfortable, neutral
position.
