Elbows are at 90 to 110 degrees and Keyboard/mouse forearms and form straight lines to height the keyboard Mouse is adjusted so it is close to and Mouse height on the same level as the keyboard Keyboard to user Distance allows user to shoulders distance with elbows hanging close to body is directly next to the keyboard Mouse to user and at the same height so arm is not distance outstretched while mousing Base of the hand on the mouse. Hand posture on Use larger mouse or mouse mate if mouse necessary Speed of the is configured to match individual mouse needs (control panel Keyboard tray Adjusted to allow neutral posture and and stage minimal reaches and ease of use MONITOR Parameter Description YES NO ACTION Top of screen is at or slightly lower than eye level so that users head is straight. With Monitor height lenses, height is set to allow straight head and relaxed neck Viewing distance generally 18 33”. – Screen to user Depending on vision, user is not jutting chin or distance pushing head forward or squinting to see clearly Monitor Monitor and keyboard are directly in front of alignment user. Monitor is positioned to glare. Usually Visual comfort of perpendicular to bright sources or outdoor screen blinds Brightness and Brightness and contrast have been adjusted to contrast controls make viewing easier WORK ENVIRONMENT AND WORK SURFACE Parameter Description YES NO ACTION There is 2” side clearance for hips, Leg clearance at depth allows foot and knee clearance, workstation height is adequate Placement of Frequently used items are within easy frequently used reach items Document Document holder is present or there is placement space to place documents properly Lighting is not too bright or dim, glare and General lighting reflections are minimal and work materials are easy to read
Keyboard/mouse height Elbows are at 90 to 110 degrees and forearms and form straight lines to the keyboard Mouse height Mouse is adjusted so it is close to and on the same level as the keyboard Keyboard to user distance Distance allows user to shoulders with elbows hanging close to body Mouse to user distance is directly next to the keyboard and at the same height so arm is not outstretched while mousing Hand posture on mouse Base of the hand on the mouse. Use larger mouse or mouse mate if necessary Speed of the mouse is configured to match individual needs (control panel Keyboard tray and stage Adjusted to allow neutral posture and minimal reaches and ease of use MONITOR Parameter Description YES NO ACTION Monitor height Top of screen is at or slightly lower than eye level so that users head is straight. With lenses, height is set to allow straight head and relaxed neck Screen to user distance Viewing distance generally 18 – 33”. Depending on vision, user is not jutting chin or pushing head forward or squinting to see clearly Monitor alignment Monitor and keyboard are directly in front of user. Visual comfort of screen Monitor is positioned to glare. Usually perpendicular to bright sources or outdoor blinds Brightness and contrast controls Brightness and contrast have been adjusted to make viewing easier WORK ENVIRONMENT AND WORK SURFACE Parameter Description YES NO ACTION Leg clearance at workstation There is 2” side clearance for hips, depth allows foot and knee clearance, height is adequate Placement of frequently used items Frequently used items are within easy reach Document placement Document holder is present or there is space to place documents properly General lighting Lighting is not too bright or dim, glare and reflections are minimal and work materials are easy to read
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