Practical Solutions to MSD’s

Recommended Heights of Bench for

Standing Work
Good working postures
Good working postures
Use document holder
 document holders help reduce eye, neck and shoulder
movement
 this helps minimize strain and enhances overall comfort.
Use footrest if needed
 Keeps your feet supported
 Unloads the force
sustained by the back
 Prevents arching of the
back when typing
 Maybe used by shorter
workers to stabilize foot
position
Keep your wrist straight
 Each click of the mouse
requires a muscle
contraction within the hand
and forearm.
 Keep the mouse beside you
so you prevent sideways
reaching
 Place the mouse on the same
level of the keyboard
 Use short cuts to minimize
use of mouse.
Keep tools within reach
 The location of frequently-used devices (keyboard, phone,
and mouse) should remain within the repetitive access
(primary work zone)
Reduce fatigue and stress
 Take breaks away from the
computer every two hours.
 Stand up for at least five
minutes every hour.
 Alternate computer tasks with
non-computer tasks, such as
phone calls, filing and meetings.
 Change your posture frequently.
 Stretch your hands, shoulders,
forearms neck and back every
few hours or whenever fatigue
or discomfort is felt.