Safety and Comfort
Eliminating Glare and Reflections on Your Monitor
Take the time to eliminate glare and reflections. To control daylight, use blinds, shades, or drapes, or try other
If glare is a problem, consider these actions:
•Move your monitor to a place where glare and bright reflections are eliminated.
•Turn off or reduce ceiling lights and use task lighting (one or more adjustable lamps) to illuminate your work.
•If you cannot control the ceiling lights, try positioning your monitor between rows of lights instead of directly beneath a row of lights.
•Attach a
•Place a visor on your monitor. This device may be as simple as a piece of cardboard extending out over the monitor’s top front edge.
•Avoid tilting or swiveling your display in a way that leads to an uncomfortable head or upper back posture.
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AVOID!
Eliminating Glare
Try positioning your monitor so that its side faces the windows.
•Avoid compromising your posture to compensate for glare or reflections.
•Try to avoid bright light sources in your field of vision. For example, don’t face an uncovered window during daylight hours.
Keyboard and Pointing Device
Place your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices, so that you can use them with your body in a relaxed, comfortable position. In this way, you don’t have to reach or shrug your shoulders while working.
Positioning the Keyboard
Position the keyboard directly in front of you to avoid twisting your neck and torso. This makes it possible to type with your shoulders relaxed and your upper arms hanging freely at your sides.