1. OFFICE ERGONOMICS
Safety Tips

2. UNDERSTANDING THE HAZARD
A number of hazards have been associated with working at computer workstations, including:
Back and upper limb disorders caused by bad posture or unsuitable seating
Sitting in a stooped posture causes tremendous strain on the spine. This can lead to pain and long term injury.

3. RESPONSIBILITY
You and your employer are responsible for making sure your work area is arranged in a safe manner.

4. WORK STATION SETUP GUIDELINES
Monitor at or below eye level

5. WORK STATION SETUP GUIDELINES
Wrist straight
Forearms supported
Back supported
Forearms parallel to the floor
Thighs parallel to the floor

6. Feet on the floor or on a foot rest

7. Clutter under the desk may lead you to sit awkwardly
Keep electrical cables tidy to reduce fire hazards and the chances of tripping.
If you use any files regularly, keep them where they can be accessed without twisting or overreaching.

8. Avoid twisting or reaching while seated
Avoid twisting or reaching while seated. If necessary, re-locate frequently used items such as papers or files.

10. WORKING SURFACE HEIGHT
3 to 4 inches lower than the average desk
Elbow make 90 to 110 degrees
Forearms should be supported minimum of 6 inches

11. YOUR CHAIR Chair should be adjusted to support your body
Adjust height so that fore arms are parallel to the floor
Both feet should rest on the floor
Back support the lower back
Back of knees to edge of chair is 2 to 3 fingers

12. MONITOR POSITION Monitor should be directly in front
Top of monitor is level or slightly below eye height
If wearing bifocals or trifocal glasses, a lower position is required.

13. MONITOR POSITION
The monitor should be 18 to 28 inches from eyes. (arms length away)

14. CHANGE POSITION
Slight position changes will vary the muscles that are required to hold static posture.

15. STRETCHING BREAKS Neck Hands Upper Back and Shoulders Lower Back Eyes
Legs

16. That’s all folks! Thank you!
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