Visit the Ergonomic Site at BellaOnline.com for this week's article outlining a brief history of ergonomics and exploring the basic ergonomic principles for minimizing the risk of repetitive strain injuries.
Basic Ergonomic Principles Check out the October 28, 2007 Ergonomic Newsletter for some additional Keyboard Tips.
October 27, 2007 Ergonomic Newsletter And some tips for the monitor -
To ease neck and shoulder strain, the monitor should be placed directly in front of the keyboard at about an arm's length distance. The top of the screen should be at about eye level, or the area of the screen where most of the work is being performed should be about 15 degrees lower than eye level. Keep the screen clean and adjust color and contrast so that the work is clear and crisp.
Adjustable monitor arms are a great way to make small adjustments through the day, to improve a work station that has multiple users, or to make a home computer comfortable for users of all ages. See this example at Amazon.com
