| Just because you're stuck in a work cubicle eight | | | | And, if it is already too high consider using a |
| or more hours a day doesn't mean you have to | | | | footrest to maintain the correct posture. |
| be uncomfortable, or risk a work-related injury. | | | | Even if you aren't worried about workplace injury, |
| There are a lot of ways to make your | | | | you can make your days more comfortable by |
| workspace more ergonomic to avoid unnecessary | | | | installing a few simple ergonomic designs into yr |
| injury. | | | | office or cubicle. Try these for a less stressful |
| Three of the main things to keep in mind when | | | | day: |
| trying to create a more comfortable work station | | | | A Good Computer Monitor. |
| are: | | | | Nothing is more annoying than working on a |
| Your Chair. | | | | flickering or glaring computer screen all day. |
| This is the most important component of your | | | | Reduce eyestrain and fatigue by installing a larger |
| office. To relieve (or even prevent) back strain | | | | (at least 17 inches) monitor that features a |
| and pain, be sure to use a chair that features | | | | flicker-less screen glare filter. |
| good lower-back support and a lot of adjustability. | | | | While you're at it, why not consider installing a |
| Stability balls are also a great choice for people by | | | | good quality copy holder to help you better see |
| providing a more "active" chair that requires you | | | | your reference materials while working at the |
| to keep making minute adjustments to keep your | | | | computer, and maintain good posture while |
| balance. | | | | typing? |
| Your Lighting. | | | | Keyboards. |
| Eyestrain can lead to stress in the workplace. Be | | | | Using a ergonomic keyboard is essential to |
| sure that your work area is well lit and that your | | | | eliminate back and neck pain, not t mention wrist |
| computer screen is free of glare. Install a | | | | and joint problems in your hands, wrists and |
| separate cubicle light if necessary. | | | | fingers. |
| Your Posture. | | | | Telephone Stand. |
| The way you sit can have a direct effect on the | | | | Using a simple phone stand not only clears your |
| way you feel physically by the end of the day. | | | | desk, but also places your phone in an accessible |
| Always strive to sit upright with your elbows and | | | | position. This type of stand usually features a |
| knees bent at 90 degrees. Keep your feet flat on | | | | collapsible arm that can be pulled closer and a pan |
| the floor. If they are bent at more than 90 | | | | tilt that allows you to grab the handset and view |
| degrees, you may have to raise your desk height. | | | | the keypad without craning your neck. |