Ergonomic Workstation Setup Guide, Malaysian Office & WFH Edition
A photo-illustrated 10-step setup that stops wrist, neck and back pain before it starts.
guide · 10 pages · worker
Occupational therapists do ergonomic assessments as part of workplace injury prevention and SOCSO return-to-work programmes. This guide is the DIY version, the same 10 checks, the same measurements, the same rules. Covers desk height, chair adjustment, monitor distance and height, keyboard and mouse position, lighting, hydration, and the 20-20-20 rule. Valid for both shared offices and home setups.
What's inside
- ✓ 10-step photo-illustrated setup
- ✓ Measurements tool (elbow, eye, hip angles)
- ✓ Budget upgrades ranked by impact vs cost
- ✓ Microbreak schedule and stretches
- ✓ Common mistakes with before/after photos
- ✓ SOCSO claim pointer for injured workers
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