Ergonomic tips

Standing posture

Strain injuries from repetition, force, and posture are most common for workers with desk jobs. Ergonomic workstations provide the adjustability required for the right fit between our bodies, tools, and tasks—keeping you comfortable and healthy.

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Use a sit-to-stand work surface to support a healthy mix of comfortable postures throughout your day.

A mannequin standing next to a horizontal bar with arrows showing vertical height adjustment.

2

Stand up straight, balancing your weight evenly between both your feet.

Simplified gray human mannequin with circles indicating joints and a central vertical dashed line.

3

Position your work surface near or slightly below elbow height.

Side view of a gray mannequin standing at a black table, illustrating ideal ergonomic standing desk height.

4

Position your screen about an arm’s length away.

A grey figure stands at a black desk with a monitor and keyboard, showing ergonomic posture.

5

Keep your shoulders in a neutral position, with no lift.

6

Keep your elbows at a 90° angle or slightly greater with your wrists in a neutral position.

Diagram showing proper ergonomic posture with arm bent at a 90-degree angle for typing at a desk.

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Use a sit-to-stand work surface to support a healthy mix of comfortable postures throughout your day.