The DSE Solutions
The positioning of equipment such as the keyboard, mouse and paperwork is very important in order to reduce the risk of shoulder pain. The keyboard and mouse should stay close to the front edge of the desk to encourage upright working postures and the chair should be adjusted so that the elbows are level with the surface of the desk when in a relaxed position. Equipment such as a flexible document holder is the best way of ensuring equipment and paperwork stay close to the front edge of the desk. Also ergonomic chairs with forward tilt will keep the shoulders back reducing strain on the back, shoulders and neck. It is also a good idea to use a chair with adjustable armrests. If you support the arms with the elbow position back in line with your shoulder and close to the centre line of the body you will reduce over stretching and promote better working postures.
A basic DSE assessment and user training should dramatically reduce the risk of shoulder pain. However, if symptoms occur a full workstation assessment is advisable, we will be happy to do this for you.