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Set up your home computer desk in six ergonomic steps

Review display height and distance, chair and foot support, keyboard and mouse placement and eye breaks using OSHA recommendations.

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Ergonomics means adjusting equipment to fit the user, not forcing one rigid posture all day. OSHA recommends a comfortable screen position, back and foot support, and changes of posture and activity. Persistent pain or tingling deserves professional evaluation.

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1. Set your chair height so feet rest flat on the floor and your lower back is comfortably supported. Use a stable footrest if your feet cannot reach.
2. Place the main monitor directly ahead about 50–100 cm (20–40 inches) from your eyes. Adjust text size and distance rather than leaning forward to read.
3. Position the screen top at or just below eye level. A slightly lower monitor may suit users who wear bifocals.
4. Keep the keyboard and mouse close. Relax your shoulders, keep elbows near your sides and avoid excessive wrist bending.
5. Set the monitor roughly perpendicular to windows to reduce glare. Clear boxes and tangled cables from the area under the desk so legs have room.
6. Change posture and activity regularly rather than sitting still for hours. Rest your eyes by looking away and consult a health professional for persistent pain or numbness.

U.S. OSHAComputer Workstations eTool ↗Original office ergonomics assessment: seating, supported feet and back, keyboard location, relaxed posture and adequate clearance.U.S. OSHAComputer Workstations eTool: Monitors ↗Original monitors guidance: directly in front, 20–40 inch distance, screen top at/below eye level, glare avoidance and bifocal accommodation.Mayo Clinic News NetworkHome office ergonomics tips ↗Original health guidance emphasizes adjusting office chair, keyboard, screen distance and feet rather than strict one-size posture.Wikimedia CommonsDesk setup.jpg ↗Creator SuperBlobMonster, CC BY-SA 3.0 file conditions separately verified; reference only, not an ergonomics demonstration.Wikimedia CommonsCommons:Reusing content outside Wikimedia/technical ↗Official Commons technical hotlink permission independently checked.

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