| OSHA, the work environment safety experts, | | | | |
| suggest that computer monitors "placed too | | | | Versatables, a high quality manufacturer of |
| close or too far away may cause you to assume | | | | computer desks and computer desk accessories, |
| awkward body positions that can lead to | | | | offers a line of keyboard trays and arms that |
| eyestrain." An article on their website goes | | | | provide comfort and ergonomic support to the |
| on to say, "Viewing distances that are too | | | | user. Indeed, adding an adjustable keyboard |
| long can cause you to lean forward and strain | | | | tray will create a deeper working surface and |
| to see small text. This can fatigue the eyes | | | | allow the user to push his or her chair back, |
| and place stress on the torso because the | | | | distancing him or herself from the computer. |
| backrest is no longer providing support. | | | | |
| Viewing distances that are too short may | | | | Another way Versa Products can help achieve |
| cause your eyes to work harder to focus | | | | an ergonomic workstation is through their |
| (convergence problems) and may require you to | | | | line of LCD monitor arms. LCD monitor arms |
| sit in awkward postures. For instance, you | | | | attach directly to the back of flat screen |
| may tilt your head backward or push your | | | | monitors. The enable the user to tilt, move, |
| chair away from the screen, causing you to | | | | and adjust the monitor for height and |
| type with outstretched arms." | | | | distance with a single touch. The arms can be |
| | | | mounted to shelves, the desktop, poles, or |
| While there are multiple solutions to this | | | | even the wall. This helps to create a way for |
| concerning problem, they suggest sitting "at | | | | the user to maintain a comfortable viewing |
| a comfortable distance from the monitor where | | | | distance at all times, even as eyes begin to |
| you can easily read all text with your head | | | | fatigue. |
| and torso in an upright posture and your back | | | | |
| supported by your chair. Generally, the | | | | Versatables has been a quality retailer and |
| preferred viewing distance is between 20 and | | | | manufacturer of computer tables for years. |
| 40 inches (50 and 100 cm) from the eye to the | | | | All of Versa's products ship for free in the |
| front surface of the computer screen." They | | | | contiguous United States. All products also |
| also suggest that you "provide adequate desk | | | | carry a comprehensive lifetime warranty. They |
| space between the user and the monitor (table | | | | assemble easily and quickly and Versa offers |
| depth). If there is not enough desk space, | | | | quantity discounts beginning with only two |
| consider doing the following: (1) Make more | | | | like products. For more information about |
| room for the back of the monitor by pulling | | | | Versatables and its extensive line of |
| the desk away from the wall or divider; or | | | | products, visit their website. Additional |
| (2) Provide a flat-panel display, which is | | | | information regarding ergonomics, ergonomic |
| not as deep as a conventional monitor and | | | | standards, and tips on how to create |
| requires less desk space; or (3) move back | | | | ergonomic computer workstations can also be |
| and install an adjustable keyboard tray to | | | | found on the site. |
| create a deeper working surface." | | | | |