o Many keyboards and keyboard trays have wrist supports to help keep your wrists in a neutral, almost straight position. However, wrist pads are just there for brief rests. They are not meant to be used while you are typing, but some people find they help even during keying. When you type, try raising your wrists from the support so your wrists are in a neutral position. You may want to alternate between resting your wrists on the supports and raising them up. See an illustration of proper hand and wrist positioning for keyboard use.
o You can adjust the tilt of the keyboard. Some people find it more comfortable if the keyboard is flat or tilted slightly down at the top. Try different tilt angles to see what is most comfortable for you.
· A computer mouse or pointing device that does not require a lot of forearm movement or force, such as a trackball mouse or touch pad, is more comfortable than a standard mouse for some people. Other types of pointing devices are also available. See an illustration of proper hand and wrist position for mouse and trackball use for examples.
· A document holder that holds your papers level with your computer monitor, so that as you look back and forth between paper and monitor, your eyes do not need to continually refocus.
· A comfortable room temperature, a relatively quiet area, and sufficient lighting without glare from office lights, sunlight, or the computer screen.
· A telephone headset or speaker phone, so you avoid awkward positions while talking and doing other tasks, such as typing.
· A location for any reference manuals that is close to the center of your workstation, for easy access.
o You can adjust the tilt of the keyboard. Some people find it more comfortable if the keyboard is flat or tilted slightly down at the top. Try different tilt angles to see what is most comfortable for you.
· A computer mouse or pointing device that does not require a lot of forearm movement or force, such as a trackball mouse or touch pad, is more comfortable than a standard mouse for some people. Other types of pointing devices are also available. See an illustration of proper hand and wrist position for mouse and trackball use for examples.
· A document holder that holds your papers level with your computer monitor, so that as you look back and forth between paper and monitor, your eyes do not need to continually refocus.
· A comfortable room temperature, a relatively quiet area, and sufficient lighting without glare from office lights, sunlight, or the computer screen.
· A telephone headset or speaker phone, so you avoid awkward positions while talking and doing other tasks, such as typing.
· A location for any reference manuals that is close to the center of your workstation, for easy access.
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