Advantages of an Adjustable Computer Workstation

The average office worker spends approximately 25% of the work week staring at a monitor or hunched over a desk. Workers who put that much focus in one are for long periods of time risk intense muscle discomfort, eye strains, and other physical problems. As the employer, it’s your job to provide every employee with an adjustable computer workstation.

Keeping ergonomics in mind

Staff members who spend hours in front of a computer each day are especially prone to carpal tunnel syndrome which causes compressed nerves in the wrists, as well as other repetitive stress disorders. These types of injuries reduce workplace productivity and can keep essential employees out of the office for extended periods of time. It’s important to stress the need for proper ergonomics in the workplace.

Here are some ways to make an employee’s computer workstation more ergonomic and user-friendly:

• Office chair: In a cubicle environment, an office chair can be both a curse and a blessing. Take a good, hard look at what your staff sits on to make sure that the seats and backs are adjustable. A good chair supports the lower back and keeps employees from slouching over. It can also be easily adjusted to accommodate different heights and weights.
• Computer monitors: Many workers who use computers frequently such as software developers are especially prone to headaches and eyestrain after staring at computer monitors all day. Alleviate potential discomfort by ensuring monitors include adjustable bases. Ideally, the monitor screen should be positioned just below eye level.
• Desks: Although an essential part of any working office, the desk is often overlooked when putting together an adjustable computer workstation. However, it's possible to buy desks that can be adjusted with the turn of a crank, or by using an electric motor.

Adjustable computer workstations for everyone

When considering upgrades to your furniture, it's possible to select some creative office workstations that are functional, adjustable, and even a bit unique:

• Pneumatic adjustments: You don't necessarily have to call maintenance or grab your toolbox to make workspace changes. Some manufacturers offer adjustable computer workstations with levers that easily change the users’ heights to comfortable levels.
• Rolling workstations: These days, the computer can come to the employee. An adjustable computer workstation can be wheeled just about anywhere in the office, which is especially handy when you need space for contractors and other temporary employees.
• Classic design: It’s sometimes hard to improve on an original, and that’s particularly true when buying office furniture. It’s still possible to purchase classic steel desks that were common decades ago. They may not have been designed with desktop computers in mind, but a vintage desk can easily and comfortably accommodate a PC, monitor, and printer.

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