Cornell University Ergonomics Web |
WORKSTATION KEYBOARD MOUSE MONITOR/SCREEN CHAIR DOCUMENT HOLDER WORKSTATION ITEMS PHONE WHERE IT HURTS WRIST/HAND ELBOW SHOULDER/NECK SIDE/BACK LEGS EYES |
There's no need to stand for leg pain.
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1. Do you have space for ample
leg movement? 2. Are you using a comfortable padded seat or a seat cushion to distribute your
weight evenly and increase the time you can sit comfortably? 3. Is the angle between the chair back and seat pan between
100-110 degrees? 5. Do you have some space between the undersides back of your knees and the
seat of the chair? 6. Do you rest your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest? |
Where it hurts main page |
This
web page was designed as an assignment for Human Factors: Ergonomics,
Anthropometrics and Biomechanics class (DEA651
graduate section, Fall 2002) taught by
Professor Alan Hedge at the Department of Design and Environmental
Analysis, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University. |