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CODE OF SAFE PRACTICES COMPUTER WORKSTATION 1. When working at a computer workstation, have all pieces of furniture adjusted, positioned and arranged to minimize strain on all parts of the body. 2. Workstation should be such that it can be set up so that: a. keyboard is approximately elbow height. b. screen display is below eye level with primary viewing area from 0 to 60 degrees below the horizontal plane at eye level. c. there is adequate space beneath desk for employees legs. 3. The front edge of the keyboard and/or the keyboard support surface where wrist or forearm contact occur,should be rounded and/or padded. 4. Shared workstations should be adjustable with adjustable keyboard heights. 5. The work surface should be sufficient to accommodate the monitor and components and other task dependent items,such as hard copy. 6. Chairs should have adjustable seat pan and back support with or without arm support. If armrests are used they should be height adjustable. 7. Easily positioned document holders should be used as well as footrests. 8. Computer users should be permitted to take at least a 3-minute break for each horn• of continuous use. A"break"means time spent doing something other than work on a computer. 9. Lighting should be directed so it does not shine into operator's eyes when the operator is looking at the screen. It should be adequate to enable the operator to see the text and screen, but not bright enough to cause glare. 10. Employees must advise their supervisor if their background lighting causes glare or a reduced clarity of vision on their monitor. Screen position should be adjusted to the proper eye level. 11. The screen and document holder should be placed the same distance from the eye in order to avoid constant changes of focus. The document holder needs to stand vertically to the eyes in order to prevent excessive movement of the neck and eyes. 12. Practice good,relaxed posture,proper seating,foot support and take adequate stretch breaks. 13. Retain sensitivity of appropriate keyboard height and use proper wrist angle. I 14. Employees shall follow training on preventing problems associated-witlt computer use.