Quiz: Is Your Work Station Ergonomic?

Working at a desk shouldn't be physically demanding. So why do so many office workers go home sore and exhausted? If your job is wearing you out, it's time to take a close look at your workspace. Your chair, desk, computer monitor, or something else could be working against you. With just a few adjustments, you can relieve your pain and increase your comfort. How much do you know about ergonomic �- or "body-friendly" -- work stations? Take this short quiz to find out.

1. Which of these is an important feature of an ergonomic chair?

a. A straight, rigid back rest
b. Fixed armrests
c. A five-leg base with casters (rollers)
d. All of the above

2. When working at your desk, your head and neck should be in line with your torso. True or false?

True
False

3. The top of your computer monitor should be slightly higher than eye level. True or false?

True
False

4. Where should your feet be when you're sitting at your desk?

a. Stretched out in front of you
b. Flat on the floor
c. Dangling above the floor
d. Any of the above

5. What's the ideal distance between your eyes and your monitor?

a. 20 inches
b. Two feet
c. 30 inches
d. It depends on your vision and the monitor

6. You should do stretching exercises only when you feel sore or stiff. True or false?

True
False

Last updated Nov 30, 2009

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