Compute Health

5 suggestion for staying safe and healthy when using a computer

 1. Place the keyboard in a position that allows the forearms to be close to the horizontal and the weists to be straight.

2. Adjust the seat silt so that you are comfortable when you are working on the keyboard. Your knees should be bent at a comfortable angle and greater than 90 degrees flexion.

3. Avoid cradling the phone between your head and shoulder when answering calls.

4. Set the eye-to-screen distance at the distance that permits you to most easily focus on the screen.

5. Place the monitor to the side of the light source.