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Office of Environmental Health and Safety
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
NEUTRAL POSTURE

Neutral Posture is:

A position of ease for the body to maintain for a prolonged period of time

A position that supports the natural curves of the spine and maintain your body in good alignment

A position of ease for the body to sustain with minimal effort

A position that gives your body biomechanical advantages to do your work

A position where the stress on the musculo-skeletal system is reduced

Neutral Spine Neutral Posture
  • Feet on the floor (or footrest)
  • Hips slightly higher than the knees
  • Lumbar area (low back) supported
  • Head/ neck/ shoulders/ elbows/ hips alignedNeutral Sitting
  • Shoulders relaxed
  • Elbows bent at 100° or more
  • Wrists straight
  • Fingers slightly curled and relaxed
Neutral Hands