Office Ergonomics: Keyboards

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Office ErgonomicsKeyboards
Proper placement of the keyboard is crucial to
comfort when working on a computer. The keyboard
should be placed where you can work with the arms
relaxed and hanging loosely by your side, and
elbows level with the spacebar of the keyboard.
Here are some common keyboard errors

• Feet Up
• Remove the feet on the back side of the
  keyboard.
• Its important to work with the wrists in as
  straight a position as possible.

Incorrect

• Angled Up
• Keyboards should be angled down slightly in
  back, if working on an articulating keyboard
  tray, or flat if working on the desktop.

Incorrect

• Pushed Away
• Working with the keyboard pushed away brings
  the elbows forward and contracts neck muscles.
  Keep the keyboard close and keep your elbows
  hanging loosely at your side.

Incorrect
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