Accessibility statement

Guidance on correct set up for a sit / stand desk

Good ergonomic set up for a sit/stand workstation is similar to setting up a seated computer workstation.

  • You are in a forward facing posture, feet flat on the floor, shoulders relaxed & elbows bent to 90 degrees
  • The top of the desk surface (where keyboard and mouse are positioned) is at elbow height or just below
  • The keyboard is directly in front of you & pushed back to allow support for your forearms on the front part of the desk when typing (touch typists may prefer to position the keyboard closer to them)
  • The keyboard and mouse can be comfortably used on the same level and close to each other
  • Your arm is close to your side when using the mouse
  • The monitor is positioned so that you do not tilt/arch your head back or twist your neck
  • The monitor is generally positioned at approximately arm's length or further away from you
  • The top of the screen is at your eye height or lower
  • Multiple monitors are set up correctly - orientate yourself so you are facing the screen most without prolonged twisting of the neck
  • Use a document holder if you refer to documents when typing and check that it suits the workstation selected (keep all frequently used items within arm’s reach).
  • When standing, position your chair to avoid creating a trip hazard for yourself or others
  • Set up the workstation so you are not directly overlooking your colleague when in the standing position, strategic use of dividers can assist in reducing the potential noise and visual changes that may occur when using the standing workstation.