ABC's of
Ergonomic Principles
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Ergonomic
C-1
Place monitor 18"
- 28" away from
eyes.
C-2
Keep monitor
directly in
front of you.
A-2
Keep elbows at
a 100 - 110
degree angle
when using the
keyboard &
mouse.
B-1
Keep wrist in
neutral position.
C-3
B-2
Keep mouse
close to you.
A-1
Seat back should
support lumbar
region of back.
A-3
Support dangling feet.
Employee name_____________________________
Ext. ______________________
Department ________________________________
Date of review _____________
Date of hire ________________________________
Employee Work Station Evaluation
Chair Position Evaluation:
A-1 ” Seat back should support lumbar region of back.
A-2 ” Arm rest should support the forearms with shoulders relaxed.
A-3 ” The feet should be flat on the floor, or a foot rest may be used if needed.
Keyboard Evaluation:
B-1 ” Adjust keyboard to be slightly below elbow height.
B-2 ” Reduce reach to the mouse, keep mouse close.
Evaluation of CPU and Monitor Placement:
C-1 ” Monitor should be 18" to 28" away from eyes.
C-2 ” Place monitor directly in front of employee.
C-3 ” Screen should be free of glare.
Reaching Assessment:
” Telephone
” Mouse
Should be as close as possible, to avoid any reaching/ make sure
to locate phone on side of dominant hand.
Should be close to keyboard/ same height as keyboard.
” Materials Make sure all papers, documents, files, are close as possible to
employee to avoid reaching.
Lighting:
” Review for glare on monitor / work area should be well lighted.
Evaluation Comments / Adjustments
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Supervisors Signature_______________________________
cc: employee