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WORKSTATION
KEYBOARD
MOUSE
MONITOR/SCREEN
CHAIR
DOCUMENT HOLDER

WORKSTATION ITEMS
PHONE

WHERE IT HURTS
WRIST/HAND
ELBOW
SHOULDER/NECK
SIDE/BACK
LEGS
EYES



Tip 1: Adjust the height of your chair to use the keyboard and mouse properly (see keyboard and mouse sections after finishing chair tips). After making this height adjustment your feet cannot be placed flat on the floor, use a foot rest.

 

 

Why?
• Encourages good posture.
• Enables proper sitting height.
• Avoids pressure placed on the back of the thigh.
• Promotes circulation.

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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.