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Workstation Ergonomics Checklist
This picture contains a checklist of areas to consider when setting up your workstation. Click on the numbers to learn more about each piece of office equipment and how to use it properly.
E-mail Greg Casura casur001@tc.umn.edu or Neil Carlson carls001@tc.umn.edu if you would like an on-site evaluation to improve your current workstation setup.
Pointing Device
Wrist should be straight and fingers relaxed.
| Risk Factors | How to Decrease Risks |
|---|---|
| Mouse located on desk near monitor far from keyboard. | Change location to bring mouse at or slightly above keyboard height and same distance away from keyboard. Move mouse to left side of keyboard. |
| Wiggling wrists while moving mouse | Move from elbow and not from wrist. |
| Mouse sticks, making it difficult to maneuver | Clean mouse ball |
| High mouse use | Use control keys or macros for repetitive tasks and switch side to side |
| Current mouse design does not work | Try an alternative mouse; individual preferences vary widely |