Table
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B
UILDING
A
S
AFE
W
ORK
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NVIRONMENT
31
F
URNITURE
AND
Y
OUR
P
OSTURE
The position of your furniture and your posture while using that furniture
is important. Adjust the furniture at your workstation so that you are
seated comfortably, and then do the following:
■
Adjust the height of your chair or the workstation table so that your
forearms are parallel with the floor and your wrists are straight and not
angled downward.
■
Make sure your feet rest flat on the floor while still maintaining your
proper arm position.
■
Make sure your chair has a comfortable backrest that supports your
lower back.
While you are working, make sure you work in a relaxed, upright position
and try to avoid awkward positions.
Position the keyboard
directly in front of you.
Place the mouse at the
same level as the
keyboard.
Position the keyboard
and mouse in such a
way that your arms and
hands are in a relaxed
and comfortable
position.
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