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As users of display screen equipment spend the majority of their working day sitting at their workstation employers should provide basic training in the correct posture to adopt. Poor posture may lead to poor health and absence.

So it is vitally important companies promote good posture in the workplace.

Office chairs should move with the user.

When seated;

Keep the back straight, shoulders parallel of hips and don’t slouch forward.

Ensure the back of the chair supports your spine and knees should be very slightly below hip level.

Forearms should be at 90 degrees to upper arms and wrists and hands kept straight.

Try not to cross legs under your workstation, ensure there is plenty of legroom to move freely.

Feet should be positioned flat on the floor or supported by a footrest.

Avoid being seated in one position for too long, try to take regular exercise and breaks.