To increase your comfort and reduce potential safety risks, use this checklist to help you evaluate your work posture and habits.
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Have you found a range of seated postures that are most comfortable for you? More |
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Are you changing postures within your "comfort zone" throughout the day, especially in the afternoon? More |
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Are your feet firmly planted? More |
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Are the undersides of your thighs near your knees free of pressure? More |
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Are the backs of your lower legs free of pressure? More |
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Is there sufficient space under your work surface for your knees and legs? More |
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Is your lower back supported? More |
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Are your shoulders relaxed? More |
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Are your hands, wrists, and forearms in their neutral comfort zone? More |
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If you use arm supports, are they adjusted so that your shoulders are relaxed and your wrists are in a comfortable, neutral position? More |
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Are your elbows in a zone that is near the height of your keyboard's home row? More |
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Do you avoid resting your hands and wrists while typing or pointing? More |
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Do you avoid resting your hands and wrists on sharp edges? More |
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Do you avoid cradling the phone between your ear and shoulder? More |
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Are items you use frequently, such as your phone and reference materials, easy to reach? More |
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