ERGONOMICS

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ERGONOMICS

• BETTER HEALTH IN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

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School Workstations

• School computer workstations are designed to
  accommodate average size middle school students.
  Sometimes you may be uncomfortable sitting at
  school workstations and have awkward arm and head
  positions. There are some things you can do to
  feel more comfortable and protect your body at
  the same time.

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Sitting

• Sit with feet and lower back supported.  
• Pillows, pads, boxes, and big books can be used
  to help make the chair fit you better. If your
  feet do not reach the floor, use a footrest, This
  way you have something to lean back against and
  your feet to rest on.

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Keyboard

• Keep your shoulders down, arms relaxed and elbows
  level with the keyboard. Your fingers should be
  slightly curved with your wrist slightly
  elevated. You should not have to reach up to the
  keyboard. Your arms, shoulders and neck will get
  sore quickly if the keyboard is too high for you.

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Monitor

• The computer monitor (screen) should be right in
  front of you and a little lower than your eyes.
  Your eyes should be level with the text on the
  monitor. Looking up at a monitor that is too high
  can cause a headache and neck pain.

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Do Not Slump

• Even with the perfect chair and computer table,
  you need to remember to lean back in your chair
  and rest on the backrest when you are typing.
  Don't slouch or lean forward. Remember to sit up
  straight.

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Remember
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Healthy Posture
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Health

• Taking care of your body while at the computer
  means you'll feel better - and be able to work
  and play better.
• Happy Computing!