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General Office Ergonomics: VDT's Chairs Workstation

This document provides guidelines for proper ergonomics when working at a computer. It discusses neutral positioning of the body, including keeping wrists straight and elbows bent at 90-120 degrees. Proper chair adjustment is also covered, such as adjusting the height and back tilt to support the lower back. Monitor placement should be 20-40 inches from the eyes and angled slightly below horizontal. Taking short breaks every 20-30 minutes is recommended to prevent fatigue.

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General Office Ergonomics: VDT's Chairs Workstation

This document provides guidelines for proper ergonomics when working at a computer. It discusses neutral positioning of the body, including keeping wrists straight and elbows bent at 90-120 degrees. Proper chair adjustment is also covered, such as adjusting the height and back tilt to support the lower back. Monitor placement should be 20-40 inches from the eyes and angled slightly below horizontal. Taking short breaks every 20-30 minutes is recommended to prevent fatigue.

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General Office Ergonomics

VDTs
Chairs
Workstation

What is neutral positioning?


Non-stressed postures
Relaxed, right angles at
Knees, hips and elbows
Wrists straight rather than flexed (down) or extended
(up)
Lower and upper back supported

Good Working Postures

Hands, wrists, and forearms are straight, in-line and


roughly parallel to the floor.
Head is level, or bent
slightly forward, forward facing, and
balanced. Generally it is in-line with the torso.

Shoulders are relaxed


and upper arms hang normally at the
side of the body.

Elbows stay in close to the body and are bent between 90


and 120 degrees.

Feet are fully supported


by floor or footrest.
with appropriate lumbar support
Back is fully supported
when sitting vertical or leaning back slightly.
Thighs and hips are supported by a well-padded seat and
generally parallel to the
floor.
Knees are about thesame height as the hips with the feet
slightly forward.

Monitors
Viewing Distance:
Viewing Angle:
Viewing Time
Viewing Clarity

20-40
15-20 degrees
below horizontal

Desks
Work Surface Depth
Location of Frequently Used Devices Should be Located
in Repetitive Access Zone

Recommended Zones for Workplace Components

Chairs
Chairs should contain:
5-pronged swivel base with castors;
Padded, height-adjustable seat pan with a rounded
front edge, preferably adjustable from the seated
position;
Height- and tilt-adjustable back rest;
Height-adjustable lumbar support;
Height- and width-adjustable arm rests.

Chair Adjustment
Pull chair away from workstation;
Adjust height of seat pan so thighs are parallel with
the floor and feet are flat on the floor;
Use foot rest if necessary;
Adjust the height of the back rest so that it supports
the lower portion of the back;

Chair Adjustment
Adjust back rest to enable a 5-10 degree backward
tilt;
While seated comfortably, arm rests should gently
support the arms, and should be adjusted for width
so leaning to the side is not required.

Keyboard Adjustment
With fingers on the home row of the keyboard, adjust
keyboard height so forearms are parallel with the
floor.
Use a wrist rest to support the hands and wrists in a
neutral position during rest periods while keying.

Keyboard Accessories
Ensure that the keyboard tray is wide enough to
accommodate a mouse to enable a neutral posture
during mouse use.

General Workstation
Requirements
Ensure adequate leg room.
Ensure adequate space for documents, holders, and
supplies.
Place frequently-used items nearest the operator.

General Recommendations
Properly adjust workstation
Alternate work activities.
Take micro-breaks lasting 2-5 seconds every twenty
minutes: looking at a distant object.
Take mini-breaks lasting a few minutes every 30-60
minutes: getting a drink, making a phone call, filing

Citation
Slides 2-7 come from: Burkett, Guy,
Office Ergonomics 2005 Powerpoint
presentation. College of the Mainland.
2005

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