Once you make the decision to create a more ergonomic work environment for yourself and your employees, the important thing is to understand the types of products on the market today and what they are best used for. Here is a list of some of the most basic products used in ergonomic offices today:
Adjustable Work Surfaces:
Bed Trays
Adjustable tables are used to help better-fit different sized workers to prevent posture problems such as slumping and hunching
Monitor Arms:
Monitor arms make moving monitors easier which can free work space as well as allow workers to readjust their sitting positions by moving the monitors into a better position at their desk.
Glare Screens:
Glare screens are an easy and inexpensive way to eliminate eyestrain
Document Stand:
Document stands are a nifty little tool that helps to reduce eyestrain by making print easier to read and helps eliminate neck strain by avoiding unnecessary twisting
Task Lights:
Task Lights also are good at helping to reduce eyestrain
Footrests:
Footrests allow workers to adjust sitting positions by moving their feet and legs regularly
Adjustable Seating:
Having a seat that can be adjusted to your specific height, and weight can help alleviate most (and in some cases all) back pain and muscle strain
Alternate Keyboards & Mice:
Alternate keyboards and mice allow workers to utilize different muscles from day to day and avoid muscle strain and poor posture problems
Keyboard Trays:
Keyboard trays help keep the keyboard at the most comfortable level and angle to better-fit individual workers' needs
Wrist Rests:
Wrist rests are simple tools used to prevent wrists from drooping and bending backward while pressing on keyboard keys. Also helps to take the weight off of the shoulders.
Mouse Support Strap:
Mouse support straps help reduce reaching by allowing the mouse to move closer to the keyboard
Forearm Supports:
Forearm supports are special supports designed to take weight off of the shoulders and prevents wrists from bending unnaturally on a continual basis
Now that you know the variety of ergonomic products that can be utilized in the office, the next step is to figure out individual workers' needs and find products to fit them in order to make their work environment more comfortable and easier to handle.