Forearms are at a 70° to 90° angle.
Table 2 (Cont.) Recommendations for Proper Setup and Use
Adjust
So that ...
7
Your neck is not strained. Your head should incline
Head
downward, but no more than 15° to 20°.
8
Eye level and at the correct distance for proper vision.
Terminal
9
Avoid eye fatigue, which can be caused by glare, image
Eyes
quality, uncomfortable furniture, eye height, and
uncorrected vision. If you cannot read the screen at
different distances, you may need special glasses.
Relax your eyes periodically by looking at distant
objects.
Take periodic work breaks. Morning, lunch, and
Work Breaks
afternoon breaks meet most recommendations. Take
advantage of work breaks to move around and do
other movements.
Keep background noise at a minimum. Background
Noise
noise above 65 dBA is tiring. Sound-absorbing
materials, such as curtains, carpeting, and acoustic
tile, can help reduce background noise.
Avoid direct lighting or sunlight on the screen, which
Lighting
causes glare and reflections. This terminal screen has
an antiglare treatment to reduce glare. Place lighting
behind or to the side of your work area, and distribute
the lighting evenly on your work area. Adjust the
brightness and the contrast controls as needed.
20°C to 23°C (68°F to 74°F)
Temperature
30% to 70%
Humidity
Provide adequate air ventilation for equipment
Ventilation
operation and to avoid fatigue.
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