Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
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Check list
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Is your chair comfortable - does it support your back and arms well?
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Are your feet flat on the ground?
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Is there adequate space under your desk for your legs?
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Are the keyboard and mouse at elbow level?
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Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard?
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Are your shoulders relaxed when using a mouse or other optional
pointing device?
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Are your hands and wrists aligned in a comfortable, straight posture?
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Are your arms supported in the forearm area (not at the wrist)?
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Do you hold the mouse or trackball with a loose, relaxed hand?
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Do you use a light touch when typing or using the mouse?
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Do you clean your mouse or trackball regularly?
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Is the top of your monitor close to eye level?
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Is the monitor about an arm length away?
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Have you eliminated the glare on the monitor?
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Is the monitor tilted so that it is easy to read?
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Do you change postures regularly?
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Do you take breaks, at least once an hour?
Check list