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OFAD55 - Using The Computer With Proper Posture (Week 5)

The document discusses proper computer posture and typing techniques. It recommends keeping the keyboard and monitor at proper distances and heights from the user. Maintaining straight back and neutral wrist positions are emphasized. Average and recommended typing speeds in words and characters per minute are provided.

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OFAD55 - Using The Computer With Proper Posture (Week 5)

The document discusses proper computer posture and typing techniques. It recommends keeping the keyboard and monitor at proper distances and heights from the user. Maintaining straight back and neutral wrist positions are emphasized. Average and recommended typing speeds in words and characters per minute are provided.

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USING THE COMPUTER

WITH PROPER POSTURE


1.0
COMPUTER
KEYBOARD
Equipment to Use for Proper Typing Posture
KEYBOARD
● When working with a flat keyboard, keep it either flat on
your desk or negatively tilted away from you.
● If your keyboard is tented and splayed there is no need to
negatively tilt it as it is already lifted off your desk.
WRIST REST
● Keep in mind that not all wrist rests are designed from an
ergonomic perspective, so your wrist rest may actually be
doing more harm than good.
● By keeping your wrists in the appropriate neutral position,
you’re alleviating pressure from your shoulders and
preventing your wrists from bending backward.
CHAIR
● When typing in your desk chair, keep your back against the
chair for maximum support.
● If you’re experiencing back pain, consider adjusting your
chair back to a slope between 110 and 130 to reduce the
pressure that is causing your neck and back pain.
2.0
PROPER
POSTURE
Proper Posture and Distance from the PC
PROPER DISTANCE
● The preferred viewing distance is between 20 and 40 inches
(50 and 100 cm) from the eye to the front surface of the
computer screen
PROPER POSTURE
● Keeping your feet flat on the ground and your neck and
back straight.
● Adjusting your elbows to an angle between 90 and 110
degrees.
● Keeping your wrists in a neutral stance.
● Moving your monitor so that the top of your screen is at eye-
level.
● Adding appropriate ergonomic typing accessories.
RECOMMENDED TYPING POSTURE
RECOMMENDED TYPING POSTURE
3.0
TYPING
SPEED
Rate of Speed in Typing
TYPING SPEED
● The average typing speed is around 40 words per minute. To
achieve a high level of productivity, aim for 60 to 70 words
per minute instead. The following table presents different
levels of assessment for an adult.
IMPROVING TYPING SPEED
● Typing faster means learning how to properly position your
hands, use all the fingers, hit the right keys without looking
at them and avoiding mistakes. If you don’t fully master at
least one of these aspects, you could benefit from typing
training.
TYPING SPEED TABLE
Targets for an adult Words per minute (WPM) Characters per minute (CPM)

Average Speed 40 wpm and over 200 cpm and over

Above Average Speed 50 wpm and over 250 cpm and over

Productive Speed 60 wpm and over 300 cpm and over

High Speed 70 wpm and over 350 cpm and over

Competitive Speed 120 wpm and over 600 cpm and over

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