Here you will find the perfect settings for your workspace. Go through the individual areas and take your time to adjust your workspace.
- When both feet are on the floor, your knee angle should be slightly open (about 95°).
- Adjust the lumbar support (the curved part of your chair) to fit your lower back just above the waistline.
- The resistance of your backrest should match your body weight. When you lean backwards, you should feel a clear pressure that pushes you forward. If this is not possible, alternate between the rigid position (for active work) and the dynamic position (for telephoning, reading, relaxing) of your backrest.
- If you use your armrests, bring them to the same height as the edge of your desk so that your forearms rest flat.
- Adjust the height of your table so that your resting forearms are approximately horizontal to the tabletop. This supports your shoulders and allows your neck to relax.
- Make sure there is enough room fpr your legs under your table and place unnecessary objects such as your bag or the paper basket next to your table to allow for frequent changes of position.
- Your table should ideally be parallel to the window front. This avoids reflections and is easy on the eyes.
- Place the monitor an arm’s length away from you (approx. 80cm) and adjust the height as you are looking down on it slightly. Tilt the screen towards you by about 10-25° in order to have a good, frontal view of it.
- Place your keyboard about 5-10cm in front of the edge of the desk so you can rest your wrists comfortably while keeping your shoulders in a neutral position. A worksheet that you need to copy from should always be behind your keyboard (between the keyboard and the monitor).
- Try to use the mouse as close to the keyboard as possible. Ideally, it should be in front of your leading shoulder, about 5-10 cm from the edge of the desk. Move the mouse only from the wrist and avoid “longer” distances on the table.
