• computer office environments should have between 20-50 footcandles of light
• use window treatments to eliminate or reduce bright light
• use additional task lighting only while performing non computer related tasks

Seating

• position hips slightly higher than knees
• place feet firmly on the floor
• position lumbar support slightly below waist line
• allow 1-3 inches between the edge of the seat and the back of your knees

• position the top 1/4 of the monitor at or slightly lower than eye level
• align monitor and keyboard/mouse
• position monitor to avoid glare from outside light sources or overhead lighting
• set refresh rate between 70-80 Hz to limit flicker
• use dark characters on light backgrounds
• clean screen at least 1 time per week

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• position adjacent or directly in front of the monitor

• learn and use adjustment features for all equipment
• change position/posture at least 1x/hr
• arrange work area to reduce reaching
• incorporate stretching into daily work routine without interrupting work flow
• consult your eye doctor a minimum of once every two years

• position input devices at or slightly lower than elbow height
• keep wrists comfortably straight
• relax shoulders

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