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Quick Tip:
Sit Right for Better Productivity … and Better Health

If you’re like many freelancers, you don’t pay a lot of attention to “ergonomics” (the physical relationship between you and your office equipment). But if you ignore basic ergonomics, you’re not only risking discomfort … you’re also risking decreased productivity and profitability. Here are four easy ways to improve your ergonomics.

EYES: Should be 24-36 inches from the monitor screen. The top of your monitor should be below or at eye-level.

FEET: Should be on a footrest or planted firmly on the floor

SITTING: To reduce vertebrae pressure and minimize lower back pain, sit in a slightly reclined position in your chair. Making this work may mean using a cordless keyboard or one with a long cord.

DESK: Most desktops are 28-30 inches above the floor. This is too high for computer work, so you’ll need to lower your keyboard and mouse. It’s easy to install an adjustable keyboard/mouse tray on the underside of your desk. The keyboard should be at a negative tilt, with the front edge slightly lower than the rear.

(Source: the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

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Published: December 18, 2006

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