| Item |
Hazard/s |
Solutions |
Keyboard |
Keyboard is being used at the wrong height |
- Arms should be parallel to the floor when placed gently on the keyboard. The seated elbow height should be a little higher than the height of the keyboard. Raise or lower the office chair to achieve this position.
- Where possible, the feet at the rear of the keyboard should be kept in a lowered position to minimise the height and angle of the keyboard.
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Wrist support is the wrong height or constructed of the wrong material. |
- Do not rest wrists on a hard or sharp surface such as the edge of the desk. If a wrist rest is required, it is preferable that it is constructed of gel. If using a wrist rest ensure that it is the same height as the front edge of the keyboard.
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Keyboard is not placed correctly on the desk. |
- The keyboard should be positioned in front of the computer monitor with the letters G & H approximately in line with your navel. This is particularly good positioning when doing a lot of keyboard work.
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