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Fellowes has launched a campaign to help rid offices of poor posture. The Work-a-nomics initiative offers a step-by-step guide on setting up a workstation correctly, plus a free interactive assessment. The Workanomics platform offers ergonomic training, workstation screenings and ergonomic product recommendations to help increase productivity and reduce posture-related health risks like RSI and back pain. Fellowes' European marketing manager, Louise Shipley, advises computer users and employers to:take care with your chair; look straight ahead; place your keyboard in front; avoid 'mouse shoulder'; and keep moving.
Take care with your chair. By law, office chairs (those used at a computer) must meet a certain minimum standard. The height must be adjustable, meaning seat-backs must be adjustable in both height and tilt.
Look straight ahead. Make sure your monitor is directly in front of you, and at arm's length. When working on a document, the top line of text should be just below eye level.
Keyboard in front. Your keyboard should be directly in front of you. Your shoulders should be relaxed with your upper arms free at your sides.
Avoid 'mouse shoulder'. Make sure you can use your mouse without stretching and with your elbow comfortably bent.
Keep moving. Never forget that the human body is not designed to sit for long periods, even with the best posture. Get up and move around.
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