Computer comfort resources

Australian Standards / New Zealand Standards

• AS/NZS 4443:1997 - Office panel systems - Workstations
• AS/NZS 4438:1997 - Height adjustable swivel chairs
• AS/NZS 4438:1997/Amdt 1:1999 - Height adjustable swivel chairs
• AS/NZS 1961.4.2004 - Castors and Wheels- Castors and Wheels for Furniture - Castors for Swivel Chairs
• AS 1680.2.2-1994 - Interior lighting - Office and screen-based tasks

Comcare, Australian Government

Comcare administers the Commonwealth workers compensation scheme.

• Virtual Office (opens an external site)
  Use to check safety in your area.

Safe Work Australia, Australian Government

• Guidance Note for the Prevention of Occupational Overuse Syndrome in Keyboard Employment (PDF, 1.95 Mb) (opens an external site)
  [NOHSC:3005 (1996)]
• Ergonomic Principles and Checklists for the selection of Office Furniture and Equipment (PDF, 1.19 Mb) (opens an external site)
  NOHSC (1991)

Ergonomics in Australia

• How To Sit At A Computer (opens an external site)
• Home Office Set Up (opens an external site)
  Mark Dohrmann and Partners Pty Ltd