Ergonomics for remote workers Objectives Set up a home office for comfort and productivity Try out options to sitting at a desk in order to vary your posture Use healthy habits for wellness when working at home ID: 932581
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Getting comfortable in your home office
Ergonomics for remote workers
Slide2ObjectivesSet up a home office for comfort and productivity.
Try out options to sitting at a desk in order to vary your posture.Use healthy habits for wellness when working at home.
Slide3Head level
Shoulders relaxed
Low back supported
Wrists straight
Feet supported
An ergonomic set up at home is the same as at work
Slide4Screen too
low
Keyboard too high
No back support
Hard edge
What’s wrong with a laptop at the kitchen table?
Slide5Slumped posture
Head tipped down
The couch may not be any better
Slide6Desk chair with low back support
Table close to elbow height
Full size mouse and keyboard
S
creen closer to eye level
A better set up
Slide7A full-size monitor can reduce eye strain
Slide8Avoid glare by positioning your screen away from windows
Slide9Extra pillows for back and neck support
Pillow under knees raises lap to bring screen higher
Keep your wrists straight
A relaxed position can still be very productive
Slide10Top of screen at eye level
Eyes at least 18 inches from monitor
Keyboard and mouse at elbow level
Make sure it’s stable!
Standing some of the time may take creativity
Slide11Try to stand when not using the computer
Slide12A headset can help with head and neck posture
Slide13Change position often
Take a short break every hour or so
Go for a walk on longer breaks
Healthy habits