The following topics are included in the program.

Introduction to anatomy and physiology

• Specifically relating to demands of working in the office environment;
• Provide appropriate visual description of the tissue changes that can occur with the exposures in the office area;
• Context on how to minimise the effects of sedentary activities;
• The physiology of sitting.

Workstation set-up

• Principles of seated postures – demonstrating effect on body with poor posture, most commonly noted whens seated and within this work area;
• Design of chairs including the functional adjustments and their purpose – back rest height, lumbar support, backrest angle, seat pan position, ideal height settings;
• Footrest – principles of use, how to assess if you need one;
• Desk (seated) – height, positioning of equipment, use of footrests;
• Desk (standing) – benefits of standing, challenges of standing, height of desk principles, how long to stand for, safety in immediate area i.e. slips, trips and falls potential;
• Monitor – principles of position (standing or sitting), preferred viewing angles for users, effects
  of glasses and monitor positions;
• General Layout of Work Areas – preferred reach zone principles for all equipment on the
  typical desk;
• Assistance – where to get assistance within the organisation;
• Exercises for working in this environment – pause activities to reduce musculo-skeletal stress in both sitting and standing postures.