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Your chair is another important factor in maintaining the proper posture. The backrest should

support your lower back. There should be about two inches of space between the back of your
knees and the seat pan. Lastly, your feet should be flat on the floor (use a footrest if

necessary).

Don’t Forget About Your Eyes
It’s quite easy to do damage to your eyes staring at a screen all day. You might experience headaches,

watery eyes or having trouble focusing. To stop any problems, look away from your screen at
something in the distance to give your eyes a break every twenty minutes. You can also adjust the

brightness of your screen to fend off eye fatigue. Wear glasses if you need them to avoid straining, and
reduce glare from the window or lights by angling the screen or moving the monitor. Talk to your
opthamologist if you continue to have issues.

Suggestions for Laptop Users

Using a laptop comes with its own set of challenges. Consider getting a laptop dock, monitor
and mouse so you have more control over ergonomic factors. Laptops are designed to go on

your lap, but that doesn’t mean you should do that. They can get overheated and cause what’s
known as toasted skin syndrome (yes it’s a real thing). Get a laptop desk or cooler to be on the

safe side. Adjust your position regularly and don’t stay in one spot for too long, try moving
from the couch to the kitchen table for example.

(https://ischool.sjsu.edu/istudent-blog/home-ergonomics-online-students)

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Quick Tips

Create a designated area for learning
Keep the things you use regularly within arm’s reach, such as the telephone or sticky notes,

and minimize reaching/twisting/bending

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