Health and safety in the working enviromoent is important and the rules have to be implemented to ensure health and safety in a working enviroment with computing and IT included.
The following is a guide to ensure good posture and positioning when using a computer.
1. Adjsut seat height so upper arms hang vertically, elbows bent 90 degrees.
2. Position monitor 20-24 inches away for the eyes.
3. Hold wrists in neutral position, not bending upwards or downwards.
4. Adjust monitor height so top of screen is 5 -15 degrees below horizontal line of sight.
5. Use a document holder next to the screen, rather than laying papers flat.
6. Use a footrest if necessary, to adjust for height.
8. Adjust backrest to support the small of the back.
Below every standard keyboard there is an adjustment to help angle the keyboard to a suitable angle.
9. Hands and wrist should be in line with the forearms.
10. The mouse should be places so that the arm is straight and in a reasonable distance, include all necessary movement that will be done.
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