Follow the three steps below when planning your workstation. The values displayed will help you place your equipment for optimum ergonomic comfort. Also try the interactive Workspace Assessment tool to evaluate your current working conditions.

Make your space and work-life as comfortable as possible—get more ergonomics information that’s easy to use and practical at www.computingcomfort.org.

Remember that even if your workspace is set up properly, you can still get muscle fatigue from maintaining the same posture for too long. Be sure to periodically adjust the position of your monitor, keyboard and chair as your posture changes.

Notes: Values are derived without clothing allowances. Always add shoe height to figure proper measurement. Additional factors may apply. Consult with an ergonomist for more detailed information. Values are based on the 1988 Anthropometric Survey of the U.S. Army Personnel database.