How To make Your Perth Home Office Ergonomic

Working in a home office in Perth, is becoming very common these days and it is very important to ensure that your work space is a safe and comfortable area to spend your working day.

It is not hard to ensure that your home office is free from hazards and a safe place to work in.

Here are some simple tips on how to set up an ergonomically correct home office in Perth.

Ergonomic Chair:

• Does it conform to Australian Standard AS/NZS 4438?
• Is the height adjustable?
• Does the backrest adjust separately to provide lumbar support?
• Does it have a “waterfall” front?
• Is the seat of the chair short enough to allow full back support, without the front edge pushing on the backs of your legs?

Avoid Eye Strain With Adequate lighting:

• Make the most of natural lighting where possible.
• Invest in quality curtains to avoid glare and reflections.
• The desk area should be well lit, with minimal shadows.
• The light source should be out of your line of sight.
• Where necessary, invest in some good quality desk lamps, with light shades that cover the bulb.

Smart Office Desk:

• Get the correct layout for your desk space.
• Adjust your monitor height, you may need to invest in a monitor riser or arm to adjust the height of your monitor to be at eye level, which will reduce the risk of eye and neck strain.
• Think of your work area in zones, to avoid any excessive stretching and assist in maintaining correct posture while you work. Zone 1 is closest to where you’ll be sitting, Zone 2 is at arms reach and Zone 3 is beyond this. All the items you use frequently belong in Zone 1. This includes your mouse, keypad, pens etc. Zone 2 is for items that are used on a semi-regular basis, such as your telephone, stapler and hole punch. Zone 3 is for items that you don’t use often. This may be your printer, laminator or fax machine.
• Take regular short breaks, walking away from your desk, stretching your legs, roll your neck and relax your eyes. You will also feel more refreshed and increase your productivity.

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