Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3ARRANGE YOUR EQUIPMENTArrange your equipment so that you can work in a naturaland relaxed position. Place items that you use frequentlywithin easy reach. Adjust your workstation setup to theproper height (as described in this appendix) by loweringthe table or stand that holds your computer equipment orraising the seat height of your chair. Position your notebookcomputer directly in front of you for increased safetyand comfort.ADJUST YOUR CHAIRYour chair should be adjustable and stable. Vary yourposture throughout the day.Check the following: Keep your body in a relaxed yet upright position. Thebackrest of your chair should support the inward curveof your back. Use the entire seat and backrest to support your body.Tilt the backrest slightly backwards. The angle formedby your thighs and back should be 90° or more. Your seat depth should allow your lower back to com-fortably contact the backrest. Make sure that the backsof your lower legs do not press against the front of thechair. Extend your lower legs slightly so that the angle betweenyour thighs and lower legs is 90° or more. Place your feet flat on the floor. Only use a footrestwhen attempts to adjust your chair and workstation failto keep your feet flat. Be sure that you have adequate clearance between thetop of your thighs and the underside of your workstation.
