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Home workstation ergonomics: six monitor and desk checks

Check monitor height, chair support, foot position and keyboard/mouse reach in six steps. Start with adjustments before buying accessories.

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Original guidance: Home workstation ergonomics: six monitor and desk checks

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This home-layout guide adapts OSHA workstation guidance. Your body proportions, vision and glasses can change the most comfortable setup; persistent pain deserves professional assessment.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Sit in your normal working posture and put the monitor directly in front of you. Avoid twisting your torso or neck to view it.
2. Set the screen top at or slightly below eye level so you need not tilt your head back. Bifocal or progressive lenses may require a lower screen.
3. Sit back with lumbar support. Adjust the chair without pressure under the thighs or raised, tense shoulders.
4. Support both feet on the floor. If desk height makes your feet dangle after raising the chair, use a stable footrest.
5. Keep the keyboard and mouse close together at similar height. Keep elbows near your body and wrists approximately in line with forearms.
6. Keep frequently used items within easy reach; interrupt prolonged stillness with posture changes and short movement breaks.

Original guidance: Home workstation ergonomics: six monitor and desk checks

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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