Workstation ergonomic support and hygiene

Recommendations for the safe use of laptops

Limit usage time:

Have a break away from your screen every 30 minutes to move, stretch and give your eyes a rest.
Avoid using laptop on a high surface as this will result in elevated shoulders cause shoulder and upper back pain.

For extended periods of laptop use:

Where possible, use a separate keyboard and mouse (wireless are the best option).
Take regular breaks.
Raise the height of the laptop screen with a laptop stand raiser or you can use books.
Adjust the font size if needed. You can do this by right clicking on your desktop and select Display Settings, increase the percentage under Scale and Layout.
Position your laptop to avoid glare and reflection on the computer screen.
Set up your workstation as recommended in this video how to work more ergonomically at home in this NYPost article

Ergonomic Checklist

Desk-fit:

The following links will help ensure you’re set up correctly at your desk, whether working from home or in your usual workplace. If you do experience some discomfort, there’s also some suggested stretches, but contact Wellbeing and Safety at safety@unitec.ac.nz if you need any further advice.