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Workplace safety

Ergonomics and desk health

Set up chairs, screens, and routines that prevent back, neck, wrist, and eye strain for people who sit for hours.

Audience
Desk-based staff
Duration
45 minutes plus desk checks
Budget
Low to medium
Frequency
At joining and yearly

The basics

  • Feet flat on the floor, knees at about 90 degrees, back supported.
  • Screen at arm’s length with the top at or just below eye level.
  • Keyboard and mouse close enough to keep elbows relaxed.
  • Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
  • Stand and move for a few minutes every hour.

Benefits

  • Prevents injuries and long-term health problems.
  • Meets safety duties and reduces claims.
  • Improves comfort and concentration.
  • Shows that safety is taken seriously.

How to run it

  1. 1Run a short session demonstrating a good setup.
  2. 2Offer one-to-one desk checks and fix small issues quickly.
  3. 3Provide laptop stands, separate keyboards, or footrests where needed.
  4. 4Include remote staff with a simple home-setup guide.

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