The average adult spends 50-70 percent of their workday sitting. A poor workstation setup can cause you to have poor posture which can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). MSDs are injuries involving muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage blood vessels and nerves. The average adult spends 50-70 percent of their workday sitting. A poor workstation setup can cause you to have poor posture which can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). MSDs are injuries involving muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage blood vessels and nerves.
BACK REST Adjust back rest or insert cushion so lumbar region of spine is supported. BACK REST Adjust back rest or insert cushion so lumbar region of spine is supported.
EYES Your monitor should be at eye level to avoid neck strain EYES Your monitor should be at eye level to avoid neck strain
COMPUTER MONITOR Your monitor should be roughly an arm’s length away. It should be at eye level. COMPUTER MONITOR Your monitor should be roughly an arm’s length away. It should be at eye level.
MOUSE/KEYBOARD Mouse and keyboard should be placed so you don’t have to reach for them; allow your wrists to be in a neutral position MOUSE/KEYBOARD Mouse and keyboard should be placed so you don’t have to reach for them; allow your wrists to be in a neutral position
CHAIR Adjust chair height so your feet are flat on the floor and your elbows are at a 90 degree angle. Your knees and hips should be at 90 degrees and your knees should be parallel to the floor. CHAIR Adjust chair height so your feet are flat on the floor and your elbows are at a 90 degree angle. Your knees and hips should be at 90 degrees and your knees should be parallel to the floor.
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