Workstation Setup Check

Is your desk ergonomically set up?

Are you experiencing back or shoulder pain at work? Use our Workstation Setup Checklist to ensure that you’re set up for success. Click through our diagram to see what factors we consider when setting up an office work station and follow our directions on how to set your desk up.

1 Monitor Height

Set the top of screen to eye level.

2 Monitor Distance

The monitor should be 18-36” from your eyes. Single monitors should be positioned closer, and dual monitors should be positioned farther.

3 Keyboard & Mouse

Keyboard and mouse are beside one another, at the same height, and close to the front edge of the work surface. The desk or keyboard tray is adjusted to your elbow height.

4 Desktop Arrangement

Frequently used items are positioned within an arm’s reach of your seated position.

5 Shoulders

Shoulders are low and back. No reaching forward. Armrests are adjusted to your elbow height (elbows bent to 90 degrees).

6 Backrest

Backrest is adjusted to provide lumbar support in the lower back. Backrest angle is adjusted between 90 - 110 degrees.

7 Knees

Knees are bent at 90-120 degrees. There is 2-3” of space behind the knee and the front edge of the seat

8 Feet

Feet are fully supported either on the floor or on a footrest.

9 Break

You have taken a microbreak in the last 30 minutes.

10 Postural Break

You have taken a short walk around your work area within the last hour.

Is your desk ergonomically set up?

Lista de configuración del lugar del trabajo

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