A-6 Setting Up a Healthy Work EnvironmentADJUST YOUR INPUT DEVICESFollow these points in positioning your keyboard andmouse. Position your keyboard directly in front of you. Avoidreaching when using your keyboard or mouse. If you use a mouse, position it at the same height as thekeyboard and next to the keyboard. Keep your wristsstraight and use your entire arm when moving a mouse.Do not grasp the mouse tightly. Grasp the mouse lightlyand loosely. Adjust the keyboard height so that your elbows are nearyour body and your forearms are parallel to the floor,with your forearms resting on either armrests or forearmsupports, in the manner described previously. If you donot have armrests or forearm supports, your upper armsshould hang comfortably at your sides. Adjust your keyboard slope so that your wrists arestraight while you are typing.
