03/01/2024
* 86% of the office workers report some discomfort from their office furniture and accessories.
34% of sicks days away from work are due to muscular injury.
( Sitting posture )
A - The height of your work surface should allow you to work without reaching or bending. Arrange commonly used items such as staplers or phone, so that they are with in easy reach
B- forearm should be parallel to the floor and at an approximate 90' angle from the upper arm
C - wrist hand and neck should be relaxed in neutral position
D - the distance between your eyes and the monitor should be atleast 15.7" or more typically arm length
E - the top one third of your computer screen should be positioned at or below eye level
F - adjust the height of your seat so that your feet are resting firmly on the floor.
G - the depth of your seat should allow the back of your knees to extend beyond the edge of your seat. Thigh should be parallel to the floor
Benefits --
1. Facilitates breathing
2. Increase productivity
3. Prevent arthritis
4. Increase energy
5. Reduce stress
6. Relief back or neck pain
©Shalini ravichandran
