How to Correctly Set Up Your Workstation
People spend a lot of time at the office, sitting on their chairs and staring at computer screens all day long. It can strain your eyes, arms, back and neck. Many people complain of back aches and it is mostly because of their wrong sitting posture at work. Having a fully organized workstation is the primary step in avoiding office injuries. Many companies now have doctors to give guidelines regarding occupational health. Make sure that you organize your workplace in such a way that your health is not compromised.
Instructions
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Chair
It is one of the basics. A chair needs to be comfortable as you will spend a lot of time in it. Also keep an extra cushion to give you support when needed. Armrests are also an important feature of the chair, they will give rest to your arms when you take a break from typing on the computer. They should be of a low height so that the shoulders can relax. The height of the seat should also be adjustable; you would want to set it according to your height so that your feet touch the ground comfortably. The back rest is another important aspect to consider. It should be adjustable according to height and angle. This will help in keeping your posture straight when working and incline it to take a rest.
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Desk
Your computer is placed on it with all the accessories. The keyboard and the mouse should both be on the moveable tray. This will make sure that you don’t have to bend your wrists a lot to type. The monitor should be at a height where you do not have to strain your neck to look up. Keep it on the eye level and also around an arm length distance from where you sit. Do not keep staring at the monitor as it can affect your eyes. As all the equipment will be placed on the desk, its height is also very important. It should be in accordance to the height of the chair.
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Short breaks
After all the equipment has been set, you need to review your habits to maximize your health. If you keep sitting in a wrong posture for long periods, it will affect your blood flow. After every 30min, take a break and stretch your body. Do not keep sitting on the computer during lunch. Close your eyes for sometime to take a break and focus on something in a distance.
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