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Office Ergonomics

DELWP Wellbeing Services

Prolonged periods of sitting can place heavy demands on our posture and increase your risk of
a range of potentially serious health problems, even if you engage in regular exercise.

Successful adjustment of the workstation and ergonomic factors can increase comfort,
productivity, and your health and safety.
It is imperative that everyone working in an office environment observes adequate ergonomic
requirements to minimise the risk of injury.

Seated Workstation

Chair Feet
Position lumber support in lower back curve Flat on the floor, or on a footrest
Spine (low & middle back) is fully supported, An S-shape spine is
the safest posture
Shoulders are relaxed, elbows bent and forearms supported on
desk
Legs are supported by pan of the chair with a 2-4cm gap
between the knees & front of the chair
Shoulders positioned slightly behind hips & knees level or slightly Keyboard / Mouse
below hips The distance between the keyboard /
Chair pulled in close to the desk mouse & desk should provide enough
space to allow support of the forearms
on the work surface
Keep the keyboard flat (ie. legs down)
Hands & wrists in a neutral position

Monitor

length away. Position your screen
(height & angle) so your neck is in a
neutral position
If wearing bifocal glasses, you may
need to lower your screen to avoid
over neck extension.
The position of your monitor should
avoid direct glare on the screen.
When using multiple screens, consider
placement based on usage (ie. primary
screen closer to centre of view)

Document Holder
Place between the keyboard & monitor

For more information, please visit the Worksafe VIC website at: http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/forms-and-
publications/forms-and-publications/officewise-a-guide-to-health-and-safety-in-the-office