Pancake Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 Someone told me the reason i get a sore neck when i sit at my computer desk is because i "don't have the right chair" for me. So how am i supposed to know the 'right' chair for me?? I just have a standard ugly office swivel chair.
Retro_Link Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 Surely that would just be down to chair height/combined with the angle of your screen? I'm not really sure what they're saying?
Pancake Posted September 26, 2011 Author Posted September 26, 2011 Me neither! They did mention height, but i'd still not know the ideal height to adjust it to. I guess i should just experiment.
Rummy Posted September 27, 2011 Posted September 27, 2011 Your eyes should be level with the top of the screen, like the top edge/framing, I think. At least I think thats what my fit for work training told me.
Aneres11 Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 Yup Rummy is correct. I've just had a desk side assessment due to a back condition and I was told the same thing. Your eye line naturally falls down so its perfect to set the top of your screen at eye level. Your keyboard should be close to the edge of the desk so you are not resting your arms / wrist on the desk. Also, the screen should be at arms length in front of you. In terms of chair, your chair should preferably have arm rests and be at a suitable height to allow you to have your eyes looking at the top of your screen. Everything else on your desk should be at arms length so you are not leaning forward or to the side to reach them.
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