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Arms – Your arms and elbows should be relaxed and loose. Keep your elbows tucked in next to your body. Keep your fore-
arms and hands almost parallel to the floor.
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Wrists – When working with the keyboard, mouse or trackball, your wrists should be kept as straight as possible and
should not be bent at an angle greater than 10°.
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Legs – Your thighs should lie horizontally or be tilted slightly upwards. Your lower legs should kept at an angle of approxi-
mately 90° to your thighs. Your feet should rest flat on the floor. Where possible, use a footrest, otherwise, ensure that the
seat is adjusted to the correct height before starting work.
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Head – Your head should be kept straight or inclined slightly forward. Do not work with your head or upper body twisted.
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Hand rest area: 5–10 cm
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Viewing distance: 50 to 70 cm
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Leg room (vertical): 65 cm (min.)
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Leg room (horizontal): 60 cm (min.)
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The top line of the screen should be at eye height or a little below.
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