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Slide show: Office space ergonomics
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Comfort and safety in your office
If you sit behind a desk for hours at a time, you're probably familiar with the aches and pains that are common among office workers. But you're not doomed to a working career with neck and back pain or sore wrists and fingers. In addition to taking short breaks from sitting, proper ergonomics — including correct chair height, adequate equipment spacing and good desk posture — can help you stay comfortable at work.
Ready to make your work space more comfortable? Check out this ergonomics guide with tips to improve your work space.
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References
- Computer workstations. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/index.html. Accessed Sept. 23, 2008.
- Computer workstations: Monitors. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/components_monitors.html. Accessed Sept. 23, 2008.
- Computer workstations: Keyboards. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/components_keyboards.html#placement. Accessed Sept. 23, 2008.
- Computer workstations: Wrist/palm supports. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/components_wrist_rests.html. Accessed Sept. 23, 2008.
- Computer workstations: Chairs. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/components_chair.html. Accessed Sept. 23, 2008.
- Computer workstations: Telephones. U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety & Health Administration. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/components_telephone.html. Accessed Sept. 23, 2008.
