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•Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a
neutral, comfortable position while using the key-
board or mouse.
•Always leave space to rest your hands while using
the keyboard or mouse.
•Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides.
•Sit erect, with your feet resting on the floor and your
thighs level.
•When sitting, make sure the weight of your legs is on
your feet and not on the front of your chair seat.
Adjust your chair’s height or use a footrest, if neces-
sary, to maintain proper posture.
•Vary your work activities. Try to organize your work
so that you do not have to type for more than a
minute or so at a time without stopping. When you
stop typing, try to do things that use both hands.
arms at desk level
feet flat on the floor
monitor screen at eye level
monitor and keyboard
positioned directly in
front of user
wrists relaxed and flat