Arranging your office – Apple Workgroup Server 8150/110 User Manual

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Arranging your office

Here are some guidelines for adjusting the furniture in your office to
accommodate your physical size and shape.

m An adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best. Adjust

the height of the chair so that your thighs are horizontal and your feet flat on
the floor.

The back of the chair should support your lower back (lumbar region).
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your
body properly.

m When you use the computer keyboard, your shoulders should be relaxed.

Your upper arm and forearm should form an approximate right angle, with
your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line.

You may have to raise your chair so that your forearms and hands are at the
proper angle to the keyboard. If this makes it impossible to rest your feet
flat on the floor, you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to
make up for any gap between the floor and your feet. Or you may lower the
desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest. Another option is to use a desk
with a keyboard tray that’s lower than the regular work surface.

m Position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard. Allow adequate

space to use the mouse comfortably.

Thighs horizontal

Shoulders relaxed

Screen positioned to avoid
reflected glare

Forearms and hands

in a straight line

Forearms level

or tilted up slightly

Lower back supported

Feet flat on the floor

Top of the screen at or slightly
below eye level (You may need
to adjust the height of your
monitor by placing something
under it or by raising your
work surface.)

Clearance under work surface

45–70 cm (18–28 in.)

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Appendix A / Safety, Maintenance, and Health Information

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