Achieve optimum efficiency by creating an ergonomic workstation:

The Monitor

1. Ensure that your chair is set up correctly as per the manufacturer’s instructions and that you are seated at the correct height in relation to your workstation, use a height adjustable monitor arm in conjunction with the chair.
2. The computer monitor screen should be placed directly in front of you so that your body and neck are not twisted when looking at the screen.
3. Viewing distance: the screen should be at a comfortable horizontal distance for viewing which is usually at an arm’s length (sit back in your chair and raise your arm and your fingertips should touch the screen).
4. Place the monitor at a comfortable viewing height that doesn’t make the user tilt his or her head up or bend their neck down to see it. For a standard monitor, the top of the viewable part of the screen should be level with your eyes.
5. Screen image should be legible, flicker-free, stable and free from glare. It should also tilt and swivel easily to suit the user’s needs. If your legs are not reaching the floor, use a footrest.

The Laptop

1. As with the monitor screen, the first step is to make sure your chair is set up correctly and is the right height for the workstation.
2. Use a laptop stand to raise the screen to an appropriate viewing height.
3. Use a separate ergonomic mouse and ergonomic keyboard on a suitable work surface.
4. The laptop screen should be placed directly in front and facing you, so that your body and neck are not twisted when looking at the screen.
5. Finally, the laptop should be at a comfortable horizontal distance for viewing, such as at arm’s length. If your legs do not reach the floor, use a foot rest.