Workstation ergonomics

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Keyboard and mouse
Comfortable use depends on keyboard height, arm position and touch. You are seated correctly if:

• The keyboard is positioned so that your arms are relaxed and comfortable, and your forearms are roughly horizontal.
• Your shoulders are in a relaxed position, not hunched up.
• Your wrists should be extended straight, not bent up or down uncomfortably.
• If you use a wrist/palm rest, it should NOT be used while actually keying but in between periods of keying.
• Your hands should glide over the keys. Hands remaining in a fixed position cause fingers to over-reach for the keys. Use a light touch
  for keying, keeping your hands and fingers relaxed.
• Place the mouse close to the keyboard so that you can use it without stretching or leaning over to one side.