Poor ergonomics within a workspace can greatly affect your comfort, focus, and performance. Here’s how to properly set up an ergonomic workspace to keep you on task, productive, and injury-free during your workday. Infographic displaying information about ergonomics

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Chair

Don’t:
  • Elect for a chair with non-adjustable seat height
  • Hold forearms and wrists out of line
  • Hold elbows and knees outside of 90-degree angles
  • Neglect back support
Do:
  • Seek adequate armrests that keep arms at a 90-degree angle
  • Allow feet to rest lightly on the floor
  • Adopt a chair with a comfortable cushion
  • Equip the chair with adequate lumbar support

Desk

Don’t:
  • Place telephones and other common items out of reach
  • Cradle a handheld phone between head and neck
  • Remain seated throughout the entire day
  • Squint at the monitor
  • Place the monitor above or below the line of sight
Do:
  • Put frequently used items within reach
  • Use headsets to maintain proper posture
  • Place monitors at eye level
  • Adjust font and brightness settings
  • Take short breaks to walk and stretch

Lighting

Don’t:
  • Put bright lights directly above workstations
  • Create an atmosphere that is too bright or too dim
  • Position monitors near windows that can cause glare
  • Create excessive contrast between the task and the background
Do:
  • Put bright lights to the side of monitors to avoid glare
  • Use indirect lighting to avoid eye strain
  • Opt for yellow-tinted lights versus fluorescents
  • Provide glare filters, light filters, and ancillary task lights