Office Safety#07

Operator's Position

Your seating position at work is important to your comfort and safety. To reduce the painful effects of repetitive motion, follow these guidelines when working with computers or typewriters:

• Always sit up straight. Make sure your chair is adjusted to provide adequate support to your back.
• Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. Lower legs should be approximately vertical, and thighs should be approximately horizontal. The majority of your weight should be on the buttocks.
• Ensure that there is at least 1 inch of clearance between the top of your thighs and the bottom of the desk or table.
• Keep your wrists in a natural position. They should not rest on the edge of the desk.
• Keep the front edge of your chair approximately 4 inches behind your knees.