Neutral Sitting Posture

The principles of neutral sitting postures for computer operation are as
follows:

(i) Forearms straight and parallel to the floor;

(ii) Hands and wrists straight and should not bend up, down or to the side;

(iii) Shoulders relaxed and not elevated, raised or abducted;

(iv) Elbows bent approximately 90 degrees, close to the body and supported on an arm rest;

(v) Feet must be fully supported on the floor and should not hang;

(vi) Back fully supported on back rest or lumbar support. Should not lead forward and without support; and

(vii) Popliteal should have clearance to promote blood circulation in the leg and there should not be any compression to the popliteal by the seat pan.

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