When it comes to the recommendation for monitor height there is a pretty standard convention that suggests that the top of the screen should be located at about eye level. In my opinion this is a great place to start but it is not as simple as setting it at that height for everyone. […]
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Do you ever stop and think how much time you spend using your mouse when you are operating your computer? It might surprise you but studies have shown that it can be anywhere from 30 to 80% of the time. Now that’s an awful lot of potential for repetitive motion, awkward posture and sustained
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Make sure that the height of the desk and chair are suitable If your desk is high or your chair is low you are bound to sit with your shoulders hunched and that becomes uncomfortable very quickly. A fixed desk height of 700-760mm from the floor is generally accepted as ideal and will work for
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The study results showed that with the exception of seat height and armrest adjustment, only a small minority of users had accurate knowledge about the controls on their chair. Even when users correctly identified a chair control, less than 50% said they had ever used that control. Interestingly, users who sat on chairs with 3
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The reality is that most people working from home invest little thought into the design of their workspaces, and subsequently fail to associate this with the discomfort and pain that they may inevitably experience.
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The use of an ergonomic footrest can be a great way to improve the comfort of your workstation. Whilst Footrests are not necessarily indicated for all users, here are some of the different ways in which a footrest may be able to assist you: A quality Footrest provides a solid platform for your feet, enabling
Despite the proliferation of laptops in the workplace the reality is that they do not make good ergonomic computers for your desktop. They are even less ergonomically sound when used on your lap. However, with a little planning and a few accessories you can make your laptop work for you as a desktop computer.
