Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5 Press the keys gently; do not bang them. Keep yourshoulders, arms, hands, and fingers relaxed.ADJUST YOUR SCREEN OR MONITORCorrect placement and adjustment of the screen or externalmonitor can reduce eye, shoulder, and neck fatigue. Checkthe following when you position the screen or externalmonitor. Adjust the height of your screen or external monitor sothat the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level.Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewingthe middle of the screen or external monitor. Position your screen or external monitor no closer than12 inches and no further away than 28 inches from youreyes. The optimal distance is between 14 and 18 inches. Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object atleast 20 feet away. Blink often. Position the screen or external monitor at a 90° angle towindows and other light sources to minimize glare andreflections. Adjust the monitor tilt so that ceiling lightsdo not reflect on your screen or external monitor. If reflected light makes it hard for you to see your screenor external monitor, use an anti-glare filter. Clean your screen or external monitor regularly. Use alint-free, non-abrasive cloth and a non-alcohol, neutral,non-abrasive cleaning solution or glass cleaner to mini-mize dust. Adjust the screen or external monitor’s brightness andcontrast controls to enhance readability. Use a document holder placed close to the screen or ex-ternal monitor.
