Health and Safety Policy

Clients and Tutors are urged to adopt the correct seating posture on my chairs to avoid any potential harm to themselves and potential damage to the chair.

HSE recommends:

1. Top of screen level with eyes, about an arm's length away

2. Relax your shoulders - try to position yourself high enough so you don't need to shrug your shoulders

3. Keyboard just below elbow height

4. Seat height equally supports front and back of thighs (or use cushion to raise seated position)

5. Back of the seat provides good lower back support (or use cushion, to provide additional back support)

6. Gap of 2-3 cm between front of seat bottom and back of knee

7. Computer and screen directly in front of you on desk or other surface

8. Screen and keyboard central - don't twist your back

9. Mouse in line with elbow

For laptop use:

1. Keyboard and mouse separate from the laptop so screen can be elevated on a laptop riser or similar

2. Display screen separate from the laptop

Further;

• arrange equipment and furniture to avoid trailing leads and cables

• check that your plugs, leads, wires and cables are in good condition

• keep your work area tidy and free from obstructions that could cause slips or trips

• check you have adequate lighting in your work area to avoid eyestrain

Please refer to the HSE website for further information.