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Monitor Height Adjustment

Another technique developed at ERGOdynamics for setting monitor height requires an understanding of the software used most by the worker. DO NOT USE THIS TECHNIQUE IF WORKER HAS NECK PAIN OR A PREVIOUS INJURY. Some software like Email programs require focus on about 1/3 of the screen area most of the time. Other software like spreadsheet programs utilize nearly the entire screen. The goal is to target the mid point of the area of the screen most used. To set the height of monitor using this technique first turn the monitor off. This is done to eliminate any distractions on the screen. Now have the worker sit in what is a normal working posture and distance from the monitor. Workers who wear bifocal or progressive lenses may have difficulty with a blank screen. A tape measure or ruler held vertical may be helpful. Next have them close their eyes and move their head slowly in a circular motion as though they are stretching neck muscles. Do this for 2 or 3 rotations. Now keeping their eyes closed have them stabilize their head in a neutral and comfortable posture. Wait 2 seconds and ask them to open their eyes, focus on the screen and immediately point to the area of the screen where their focus is drawn. Repeat this process 2 or 3 times keeping a mental note of the area of the screen selected. Do not put anything on the screen to indicate the points selected. When this process is complete you will have identified the primary focal point for this worker. Now move the monitor up or down so that this point is midway up and down for the area of the screen that is most used.