Safety and Health Policy

Desk, Chair & Posture – Adjust your chair height, recline, seat pan & armrest to suit your own comfort, make sure the small of your back is supported, shoulders relaxed and that there is no pressure under your thighs.

By observing the guidelines set out in this policy, the likelihood of getting RSI symptoms will be greatly reduced. phone, should be placed on the middle area of the desk. Make sure you have enough light to see your documents clearly. ays uphold their responsibilities and safety will take priority at all times.

GUIDELINES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Keyboard & Mouse - Use a light touch when typing, keep wrists in a straight position, keep elbows at a slightly open angle, keep your shoulders relaxed and elbows at your side and do not use wrist rests or armrests while typing.

Change between different positions often, take regular mini-breaks during the day to give your muscles and joints a chance to rest and recover, avoid long periods of the same activity, give your eyes a break by closing them briefly, looking away and blinking often.

Documents – To avoid neck and shoulder pain, documents should not be placed flat on your desk while working. Place your mouse close to your keyboard and in easy reach, take breaks every 15-20 minutes and change your position regularly and use a light grip.

Monitor & Lighting – Center your monitor, sit an arms length away, position top of screen to be level with your eyes, tilt monitor slightly upward and keep your screen clean. Instead, use either a screen-mounted document holder, freestanding document holder or in-line document holder.

Stretching before and during computer work also helps to relax your muscles, as well as strengthen them and increase circulation.