HP Kayak XM600 User Manual page 85

Comfort and
Safety Checklist
General
These recommendations are drawn from the latest available international
ergonomic standards and recommendations, including ISO 9241 and
ANSI/HFS 100-1988.
Keyboard
Slope
Thigh
Clearance
6 cm
• Work Surface Height - Adjust either your seat height, work surface
or both, to position the work surface at approximately elbow height.
• Work Surface Arrangement - Make sure frequently used equipment
is within easy reach. For example, if you are primarily using the
keyboard, place it directly in front of you, not to the side. If you are
primarily using the mouse, place it in front of your hand or arm. If you
are using both a mouse and keyboard, place them both at the same
work surface height and close together. If a palm rest is used, the
height should be flush with the front edge of the keyboard. Other
items, such as your telephone or notepad, also should be considered.
• Monitor - Place your monitor so that the top of the screen is at, or
slightly below, eye level (up to 15 degrees).
• Head - Do not tilt your head forward by more than 15 degrees, and try
not to turn your head toward the side.
• Back - While sitting at your work surface, make sure your back is
supported by the chair's backrest in an erect position or angled
slightly backwards.
• Arms - Make sure your arms and elbows are relaxed and loose, with
your upper arm perpendicular to the floor or slightly forward. Keep
your forearms and hands approximately parallel with the floor with
elbows bent between 70 and 115 degrees. Keep your elbows close to
your sides (less than 20 degrees away from your body).
• Legs - Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward.
Your lower legs should be near a right angle to your thighs. Make sure
there is sufficient room under the work surface for your legs.
• Feet - If after adjusting your chair you cannot rest your feet
comfortably on the floor, use a footrest, preferably one that can be
adjusted in height and angle.
Document
Holder
Keyboard
Height
64-76 cm
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