Installation
Workplace preparation
This section gives advice on the things that you should consider before you set up your monitor.
Positioning the Monitor
Choose a suitable place to position the monitor. Ensure that the furniture or equipment can support the weight of the monitor. Allow adequate ventilation space around the monitor.
Height
The monitor should be positioned so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you sit at your workstation.
Orientation
Choose a position that gives the least reflection from lights and windows, usually at a right angle to any windows. The monitor should be positioned directly in front of you so that you do not have to twist your body. Tilt the monitor to a comfortable viewing angle.
Your Workstation
Desk
When using a keyboard, your forearms should be approximately horizontal. If your desk is of a fixed height, adjust your chair so that your arms are in a comfortable position. If your desk is of adjustable height, first adjust your chair so that you are seated comfortably and then adjust your desk.
Chair
Your chair should support your lower back and fit the curvature of your spine. Adjust the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet rest flat on the floor. Use a footrest if necessary.
Working Area
Organisation
Arrange your working area so that everything you need is within easy reach. Avoid frequent twisting movements of your back which can cause or aggravate back problems.
Documents
Use a document holder to position documents adjacent to the monitor screen.
Lighting
For comfortable viewing of the monitor, lighting levels in the room should not be too high. Use a lamp to illuminate the documents you are working with, if necessary.
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