A-4 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment

Adjust Your Chair
Your chair should be adjustable and stable. Vary your posture throughout
the day.
Check the followin g:
Keep your body in a relaxed yet upright position. The backrest of your
chair should support the inward curve of your back.
Use the entire seat and backrest to support your body. Tilt the backrest
slightly backwards . Th e angle formed by your thigh s and back should
be 90° or more.
Your seat depth should allow your lower back to comfortably contact
the backrest. Make sure th at the backs of your lower legs d o n ot press
against the front of th e chair.