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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