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 Making sure you have the right workstation set up is just as important at home as it is in the conventional office. Sitting slumped in a chair all day is asking for back trouble and can also result in muscular and eye strain and headaches. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Try the following tips from the TUC for a healthier working day: | |
 | Adjust your chair height to a position that allows your arms to be parallel with the floor when you type. If you cannot now comfortably place your feet flat on the floor, you will either need a foot rest, or a higher desk. |
 | Adjust the angle and height of your back rest to support your lower back. Adjust the tilt of your seat so that your body is inclined slightly forwards. This encourages you to sit upright and keep your back straight. |
 | Adjust your screen position, so that your eyes look down on it from an angle of around 15 to 20 degrees (slightly below eye level). |
 | Adjust the viewing angle of the screen, to minimize reflections and glare. If this proves impossible, you may need a screen filter. |
 | Adjust your keyboard, so that your desk supports your wrists and forearms. |
 | Arrange your desk and equipment to minimise the amount of bending, twisting and stretching. |
 | If you spend a lot of time reading from source documents or copy typing place a document holder beside the screen. |
 | Take regular breaks. |
 | Take exercise breaks after a prolonged spell of typing and using a mouse. Stretching aids blood flow and helps break up the effects of static postures. |
 | Have regular eyesight checks. |
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