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12 Tips for an Ergonomic Computer Workstation

    1. Use a good chair with a dynamic chair back and sit back

    2. Top of monitor casing 2-3" (5-8 cm) above eye level

    3. No glare on screen, use an optical glass anti-glare filter where needed

    4. Sit at arms length from the monitor

    5. Feet on floor or stable footrest

    6. Use a document holder, preferably in-line with the computer screen

    7. Wrists flat and straight in relation to forearms to use keyboard/mouse/input device

    8. Arms and elbows relaxed close to body

    9. Center monitor and keyboard in front of you

    10. Use a negative tilt keyboard tray with an upper mouse platform or downward           tiltable platform adjacent to keyboard

    11. Use a stable work surface and stable (no bounce) keyboard tray

    12. Take frequent short breaks (microbreaks)