Setting your PC correctly

Guidelines for computer users
Aim
Improve sitting position
Reduce tension headache, repetitive strain injuries and other work-related problems

1.    Use a good chair with a dynamic chair back and sit backward
2.    Top of monitor casing 2-3" (5-8 cm) above eye level  
3.    No glare on screen, use an optical glass anti-glare filter if needed 
4.    Sit at arms length from monitor 
5.    Feet on floor or stable footrest  
6.    Use a document holder, preferably in-line with the computer screen 
7.    Wrists flat and straight in relation to forearms to use keyboard/mouse/input device 
8.    Arms and elbows relaxed close to body  
9.    Centre monitor and keyboard in front of you  
10.    Use a negative tilt keyboard tray with an upper mouse platform or downward tillable platform adjacent to keyboard 
11.    Use a stable work surface and stable (no bounce) keyboard tray 
12.    Take frequent short breaks (microbreaks) 

If you would like further information, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration
offers an interactive website that gives a detailed information about the correct working station. 

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/index.html 

The ergonomic society U.K. provides links to many businesses that offer ergonomic equipment http://www.ergonomics.org.uk/resources/links/productserv.htm (look under computing equipment). 

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