This document provides tips for maintaining an ergonomic workstation. It recommends positioning frequently used tools like the mouse and keyboard within easy reach to minimize movement. It also suggests keeping the monitor at arm's length and eye level to reduce strain, and using accessories like a CPU holder, task light, and slatwall system to organize the workspace.

1. ERGO TIPS
Get in the Zone
Your body follows your hands and your eyes. With this in mind, position
oft-used work tools in the Neutral Reach Zone—an area that can be
accessed with a sweep of the forearm—to uphold a healthy posture.
A Peripheral Vision Stay Close to the CPU As an employee of a Humanscale
Mouse close to the keyboard and arrange For easy, in-the-zone access to cables, corporate partner, you’re entitled
both tools within reach. Leaning forward to ports and drives, invest in a CPU holder to a discount on high-performance
type or mouse negates the healthful benefits that glides out from under the desk on ergonomic products by Humanscale.
provided by a supportive task chair. a track. Consult with your human resources
department for details on your
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Position your monitor for optimal viewing— Mouse design is important. Select a model
about an arm’s length away and with the top that supports the palm of the hand to avoid visit shop.humanscale.com to enjoy
line of text at eye level—to prevent squinting dangerous wrist anchoring. substantial savings on all the tools
or leaning to see what’s on-screen. you need for a comfortable place
Light Right (or Left) to work.
Slatwall-Worthy Put your task light in its place—off to the
Attach binder, paper and pencil holders to side opposite your writing hand. Doing so
your slatwall system to stay organized and will allow you to shine the light across the
clear clutter-prone space on the desktop page you’re writing on and adjust its angle
between you and your monitor. without putting down your pen.