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Story by Scott Morgan
Central Leader Wednesday 3rd of December 2008

A good posture is one in which you are comfortable and well supported by properly adjusted furniture. It reduces muscle strain and fatigue.

Comfortable viewing distance;

* Shoulders relaxed
* Elbows level with home row of keys and close to sides of body
* Wrists straight
* Ample leg room
* Balanced, upright head position
* Backrest supports the spine (natural "S" curvature)
* Avoid pressure at the front edge of the seat
* Feet firmly supported.

Note: chairs for most keyboard activities should not have arm rests.

Improperly designed workplace environments frequently result in computer operators assuming work positions outside of an optimum neutral posture comfort zone. Significant medical and health considerations exist for advocating optimal neutral posture for seated workers.

These health considerationsprovide significant justification for, and a strong incentive to provide, ergonomically correct computer work environments.