Key Points

Please take a moment to review these points, reflect on their significance and consider how they apply to your own experiences.

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• Adjust the chair and basic workstation settings before starting work, not after discomfort appears.
• Position the screen so eyes are level with the top of the display and forearms are roughly horizontal when typing.
• Arrange keyboard, mouse and documents close to the task to avoid reaching, twisting or sustained awkward postures.
• Keep clear space under the desk for legs and use a footrest if feet don’t sit flat.
• Avoid glare and reflections by repositioning screens or using blinds/filters where needed.
• Use cleanable keyboards, mice and accessories when infection-control procedures require them.
• Check cables and clear trip or snag hazards each time a shared station is used.
• Report broken chairs, flickering screens, damaged mice, cramped desks or layouts that force twisting.
• Include shared workstations in DSE risk assessments and review setups after new systems, devices or booking changes.