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Here is a checklist to ensure your workstation is ergonomic.
Wrists | Naturally straight position; not bent up, down, or from side to side |
Elbows | Bent between 90° and 100° (right angle), close to your body, and supported if possible |
Shoulders | Relaxed (not slouched or raised) |
Neck | Facing forward and not looking up, down, or to either side |
Hips | Bent around 90° with your thighs roughly parallel to the floor |
Low Back | Supported to maintain its natural curve |
Knees | Bent at about 90° with enough space between the back of your knees and the chair to place your fist |
Feet | Placed flat on the floor or supported by a footrest |
Source: Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. | |