COMPUTER

WORKSTATION
ERGONOMICS

COMPUTER WORKSTATION
ERGONOMICS
- Is the discipline of matching the job to
the worker using the most appropriate
equipment to optimize human well-being
and overall performance.

GOOD WORKING POSTURES

Head and neck should be upright or in-line with the
torso (not bent down/backwards).
Head, neck and trunk should face forward.
Trunk should be perpendicular to the floor (may
lean back into backrest).
Shoulders and upper arms should be in-line with
the trunk, generally set perpendicular to the floor
and in a relaxed position.

WORKING POSTURES
Upper arms and elbows should be positioned
close to the body
Forearms, wrists, and hands should be
straight and in-line (forearm 90 to the upper
arm)
Wrists and hands should be straight (not bent
down/up or sideways towards the little finger).

WORKING POSTURES
Thighs should be parallel to the floor and the
lower legs should be perpendicular to the floor.
Rest feet flat on the floor or supported by a
stable footrest.
It is important to change ones working
position frequently. Working at the same
posture for a long period is unhealthy.

WORKING POSTURES
Make small adjustments to the chair or
the backrest.
Stretch the fingers, hands, arms, and
torso.
Stand up and walk around for a few
minutes periodically.

FOUR REFERENCE POSTURE

Upright Setting Posture users torso
and neck are vertical and in-line, the thighs
are horizontal, and the lower legs are
vertical.
Standing Posture The users legs,
torso, neck and head are vertical and in-line.
The user may elevate on foot on a rest.

FOUR REFERENCE POSTURE

Declined Sitting Postureusers thighs are
inclined with the buttocks higher than the knee
and the angle between thighs and the torso is
greater than 90 degrees. The torso is vertical or
slightly reclined and the legs are vertical.
Reclined Sitting Posture- users torso and
neck are straight and recline between 105 to
120 degrees from the thighs.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR
EVALUATING SEATING
EQUIPMENT
Backrest should provide support for the lower
back (lumbar area).
The seat width and depth should accommodate
the size of specific user (seat pan is not too big or
small)
The seat front does not press against the back
of the users knees and lower legs (seat pan is
not too long)

CONSIDERATIONS FOR
EVALUATING SEATING
EQUIPMENT
The seat has cushioning that is rounded
with a waterfall front (no sharp edges).
The armsrests, if used, should support
both forearms while carrying out
computer tasks so as not to interfere
with the users environment

CONSIDERATIONS FOR
EVALUATING INPUT DEVICES
SUCH AS MOUSE &
KEYBOARD
Make sure that platform for the
keyboard and or input device is stable
and large enough to hold device(s).
An input device, like the mouse or
trackball, should be located right next to
the keyboard so it can be operated
without having to reach for it.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR
EVALUATING INPUT DEVICES
SUCH AS MOUSE &
KEYBOARD
Make sure the input device is easy to
activate and the shape/size fits the
users hand. (not too big/small).
The users wrists and hands do not rest
on a sharp or hard edge.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR
EVALUATING MONITOR
The top of the monitor screen is below or at the
eye level of the user.
The user with the bifocals should be able to read
the monitors screen without having to bend the
head or neck backwards.
The distance of the monitor lets the user view
the screen so that it is not necessary to twist the
neck or torso

CONSIDERATIONS FOR
EVALUATING
MONITOR
Make sure glare from windows and lights, it is not
reflected on the monitor screen as it may cause the
user to assume an awkward posture in order to see
information clearly.
Amount of viewing time rest the eyes periodically
by focusing on objects that are far away. It is also
recommended to stop looking at the monitor and
blink at regular intervals to moisten eyes.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR
EVALUATING
MONITOR
Viewing Clarity Tilt the monitor so it is
perpendicular to the line of sight by no more
that 10 to 20 degrees. Computer workstation
should be placed away from the equipment
that may have electrostatic potentials in
exceed of +/- 500 volts like a microwave oven.
It should be regularly cleaned and dusted.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR
EVALUATING DESK AND
WORKSTATION

Make sure there is sufficient clearance space

between the top of the thighs and the bottom
of the computer table/keyboard platform.
The legs and feet should have sufficient
clearance space under the work surface so
that the user is able to get close enough to
the keyboard/input devices.

CHECK THE FOLLOWING

ACCESSORIES
Make sure there is sufficient clearance space
between the top of the thighs and the bottom
of the computer table/keyboard platform.
The legs and feet should have sufficient
clearance space under the work surface so
that the user is able to get close enough to
the keyboard/input devices.