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Computer Workstation Ergonomics Guide

This document provides guidelines for proper ergonomics when working at a computer workstation. It recommends that the work surface and chair allow the knees to bend at over 90 degrees, the keyboard and screen be positioned to minimize strain on the wrists and neck, and controls and documents be within easy reach to avoid twisting. It also stresses the importance of taking breaks, avoiding awkward postures, and maintaining good overall posture while working.

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Computer Workstation Ergonomics Guide

This document provides guidelines for proper ergonomics when working at a computer workstation. It recommends that the work surface and chair allow the knees to bend at over 90 degrees, the keyboard and screen be positioned to minimize strain on the wrists and neck, and controls and documents be within easy reach to avoid twisting. It also stresses the importance of taking breaks, avoiding awkward postures, and maintaining good overall posture while working.

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COMPUTER WORKSTATION

ERGONOMICS
1. Work surface height
2. Chair
Your knees should be bent at
a comfortable angle and
greater than 90 degrees
flexion.
3. Keyboard placement
Place the keyboard in a
position that allows the
forearms to be close to the
horizontal and the wrists to
be straight.
4. Screen placement
Set the eye to screen at the
distance of an arm’s length.
Set the height of the
monitor so that the top of
the screen is below eye level
and the bottom of the
screen can be read without
a marked inclination of the
head.
5. Desk-top layout
Place all controls and task
materials within a
comfortable reach of both
hands so that there is no
unnecessary twisting of any
part of the body.
6. Document holder
Place this close to the
monitor screen in the
position that causes the least
twisting or inclination of the
head.
7. Posture and environment
Change posture at frequent
intervals to minimize
fatigue.
Avoid awkward postures at
the extremes of the joint
range, especially the wrists.
Take frequent short rest
breaks rather than
infrequent longer ones.
8. Lighting
Place the monitor to the side
of the light source/s, not
directly underneath.
Try not to put the screen
near a window. If it is
unavoidable, ensure that
neither the screen nor the
operator faces the window.
9. Glare and reflection
10. Using a mouse
A large bulky mouse may
keep the wrist continuously
bent at an uncomfortable
angle.
11. Posture during Keying
Good posture comprises of a
natural and relaxed position,
providing opportunity for
movement, and from which
the operator can assume a
number of alternative
positions.
12. Typing Technique
13. Speed of keying
10,000 - 12,000 keystrokes
per hour is considered an
acceptable standard. (60
words/minute)
14. Length of time on the
keyboard
It is recommended that
operators avoid spending
more than five hours a day
on keyboard duties and no
longer than 50 minutes per
hour without a
postural/stretching break.

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