| A keyboard is only one part of the computer
workstation setup that may cause discomfort or injury. Other factors such as chair
adjustability, placement of the equipment and other factors discussed on this web page
should be examined thoroughly to determine all the possible causes of discomfort or
injury. Therefore it is unlikely that changing of the keyboard will eliminate all
discomfort and disorders. Below are some of the tips
that can be used when keying:
- Use minimum force on the keys.
- Adjust keyboard tray and chair height so shoulders are in a
relaxed position and the arms and hands are in line with the wrists. The wrists should be
straight or in a slightly negative tilt when keying.
Arms are in line with wrists and wrists are straight or in a slightly negative tilt
when keying.
Wrists are straight and
in a neutral position.
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Allow ample clearance for leg movement beneath the keyboard
support.
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Position the keyboard directly in front and close to the
user to avoid excessive extended reaching.
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Place mouse and other input devices next to the keyboard.
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Do not rest your wrists or hands on a palm or wrist rest
when you are keying.
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Break up long sessions of keyboard work with rest breaks or
with other tasks that require movements different from those used to type.
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