Why Consider Ergonomics?

The human body was not designed to use a computer for any significant period of time. When an individual is using a computer, they are usually forced to maintain an awkward, unnatural posture while performing repetitive tasks. These tasks include typing on a keyboard, clicking on a mouse, moving your mouse, staring at a monitor and remaining stationary for hours at a time.

The study of ergonomics seeks to identify the potential causes for injury that results from the above tasks and develop methods and products which reduce the risk of Repetitive Stress Injury or RSI. Failure to take ergonomic considerations into account can result in increased stress, discomfort, muscle fatigue and eventually serious injury if you use your computer more than 2 hours a day (at home or work).

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Potential Sources of Injury or Tips for Making Your Workstation Ergonomic ErgoCanada Solutions Guide
Risk Factors in Your Workstation
Input Devices Keyboards Ulnar Deviation Pronation Wrist Extension / Dorsiflexion Mice Static Grip Force Pronation Radial Deviation Position of the Mouse Trigger Finger / Click Force Monitors Monitor Height Monitor Glare Position of the Monitor Workspace Reduction	Accessories Worksurface Sufficient Area Height Angle
How Ergonomic Products Address Potential Sources of Injury
Input Devices Keyboards Keyswitches - Mechanical vs. Scissor-Switch Membrane vs. Membrane Contoured Adjustable Split Combo Wireless Seperated Dvorak How to Generate French Characters on any Keyboard Mice Contoured Wireless Trackball Touchpads Other Monitors Monitor height at computer workstations Other Numeric Keypad Footswitches Other	Accessories Arms Articulating Fixed Sit/Stand Other Trays Keyboard Mouse Combo Rests Wrist Arm Foot Other Risers CPU Stands Paper Easels Anti-Glare Filter
Other Helpful Information List of Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows XP Guide to Ports and Plugs (Interfaces for Keyboards and Mice) Looking to Surf the Net without Using your Mouse? Try using the Mozilla Firefox Browser (instead of Internet Explorer) which supports Mouseless Browsing What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)? Cornell Study Proving Ergonomics Can Reduce Workers Musculoskeletal problems by 40%

 

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