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Setting up your computer desk and chair

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Working safely Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use the keyboard and mouse. If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. ■ Position your chair so the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. ■ Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use a footrest to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. ■ Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. You can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. 13

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Working safely
13
Setting up your computer desk and chair
When you are setting up your computer desk
and chair, make sure that the desk is the
appropriate height and the chair helps you
maintain good posture.
■
Select a flat surface for your computer
desk.
■
Adjust the height of the computer desk so
your hands and arms are positioned
parallel to the floor when you use the
keyboard and mouse. If the desk is not
adjustable or is too tall, consider using a
keyboard drawer.
■
Use an adjustable chair that is comfortable,
distributes your weight evenly, and keeps
your body relaxed.
■
Position your chair so the keyboard is at or
slightly below the level of your elbow. This
position lets your shoulders relax while you
type.
■
Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward
tilt of the seat, or use a footrest to distribute
your weight evenly on the chair and relieve
pressure on the back of your thighs.
■
Adjust the back of the chair so it supports
the lower curve of your spine. You can use
a pillow or cushion to provide extra back
support.