The major difference between working from home office and working from traditional office is that you have a tendency not to take breaks away from your computer (besides taking too many breaks). You probably find yourself sitting in the chairs working on the computer for hours before you realize that you have not had your lunch yet. Or you may talking on the phone for hours before getting up for a cup of water. Because of these, it is important you take some ergonomic measurement in your working environment ASAP.
Adjust the monitor so your eyes are level with the center of the monitor
Make sure to your screen has no glare
use an optical glass anti-glare filter if necessary
Do not get too close to the monitor
Keep at arms length from the monitor
Use a document holder that is in-line with your computer screen where needed
When keyboarding or using other input device, wrists have to be flat and straight in relation to forearms
Make sure your arms and elbows are relaxed and are close to body
Do not twist or turn your body to use your monitor and keyboard
For best wrist angle, center a negative tilt keyboard tray right in front of you and use an upper mouse platform or downward tiltable platform close to your keyboard
Make sure your work surface is stable
Keyboard tray is recommended
Take frequent water breaks
Office chairs are actually the most important piece of furniture in your home office. Here is the check list to ensure your back health
1. Sufficient lumbar support that allows blood flow and circulations
2. Contour backrest and comfortable enough to support shoulders
3. Seat 16" to 20" off from the floor so that the user's legs will be planted on the floor
4. Adjustable gas lift seat height
5. Chair mechanism allows the user to lower, raise, or tilt backwards
6. Chair's seat should have about a fist of space between edge of chair and the back of the knees
7. Waterfall curved o the front edge of seat
8. 5 star base with castors
9. Pivoting arm pad
10. Armrests that go ups and downs
Besides having good ergonomic office chairs, you need to also pay attention to your sitting posture. Make sure both static and dynamic muscle loads are minimized on your back. The key is to keep at a neutral posture. The keyboard base needs to be slightly sloped away from you. Your arms, shoulders, neck and back need stay relaxed during your work hour.
Research has shown it is important to our body active for our body needs healthy and constant blood circulation. There are a lot of massage products in the market that are proven helpful to keep your body active while working in the office in an inactive sitting position. There are lumbar supports with hot /cold gel pack that will keep your lumbar area therapeutic comfortable during long hour of working. There are also massaging office chairs that promote excellent body circulations. Also, it will be quite effective to keep your feet on "squeezer" that massages your feed while working in the office chairs for a long period of time.
Take care of your body now, so your body will take care of you for years to come.
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Office chairs are actually the most important piece of furniture in your home office. Here is the check list to ensure your back health
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