Workstation Ergonomics for Hotel Staffs

Must Follow workstation ergonomics for all Hotel Staffs:

• The keyboard and monitor should be directly in front of the person to avoid twisting the body.
• The height of the table or chair should allow wrists to be positioned at the same level as the elbow.
• The monitor and typing material should be at or just below eye level.
• The monitor should be a distance of min 18 inches to 30 inches from the eyes.
• Prescription glasses should be purchased for the above distance.
• The keyboard should be at a level where wrists are straight, in a neutral position rather than bent forward for periods.
• The wrists should be able to rest lightly on a pad for support.
• The chair should provide lower and middle back support.
• The feet should be flat on the floor on on a footrest so the knees are parallel at a 90 degree to 110 degree angle.
• There should be at-least 3 to 6 inches of leg room between one’s lap and the keyboard.
• Seat pan with greater/smaller depth for Taller/shorter workers.
• Seat pan with greater width For Workers with wider hips.
• Chair designed for greater than 8 hour shift use, chairs used over 24 hour shifts will require more frequent maintenance and replacement.
• Computer based workstations should be designed to allow adequate height, depth and work surface to suit the user, the type of work they do and the equipment they use.
• Keep the device at the same height and as close to the keyboard as possible.
• Ensure the mouse fits comfortably in the hand to minimise any undue pressure on the wrist and forearm.
• Consider operating the device with the non-dominant hand. Change this operating preference on the computer settings.