Office Workstation Safety

Top of screen at or
slightly below eye
level (below eye level
if wearing bifocals)
Screen at one arms
length away
Keep wrists straight
when typing Shoulders relaxed with
Keyboard about upper arms hanging
elbow height beside body

Elbows about 900

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Hip angle 900
or slightly more

Adjust backrest height

to support lower back

Thighs parallel to floor

Change your position

throughout the day
to keep muscles loose
Feet flat on the floor and ease tension
or on a foot rest

Screen and documents should

be at same distance from
eyes and at same angle

Place the keyboard as

close to front edge of
desk as comfortable Optimum reach for frequently
used materials is up to 45cm
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Check and correct your working posture ✗ unsafe posture
– “C” shape spine
Step 1: Adjust your chair
• Sit tall - do not slouch
• Ear, shoulder and hip in vertical line
• Thighs horizontal
• Backrest support in lower back
• Shoulders relaxed and elbow by your side

Step 2: Adjust your computer desk

height or use a foot rest
• Keyboard at elbow height

Step 3: Position your equipment ✓ correct “S” shape

sitting posture
• Screen directly in front of you at arms length
• Top of screen at or below eye-level
• Frequently used items within 45cm reach
• Position screen to protect your eyes from
glare and reflection

Check your chair adjustments

• Seat height
• Backrest height and angle
• Seat tilt angle

Change your posture and stretch regularly

as muscles are designed to move.

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