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Atlantic Satellite 77305018 2 Speaker Stands (Black) $49.99 You will receive a total of 2 speaker stands. Dimension: 11.88″W x 10.88″D x 49.25″H Weight Limit: 2 lbs per each Finish: Black Material: Cast Iron Set of 2 Adjustable Speaker Stands in Black Finish Satellite Speaker Stands set feature heavy duty cast iron construction. Designed with wide base to provides durability and stability. Adjustable height to ensure perfect and… |
Sort Your Computer Furniture, Stay Fitter!
Computer furniture – what you have at our computer workstation -can if correctly selected and set up, help you avoid painful musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), and stay healthier and fitter at your PC.
It’s not hard to do especially when you consider that a bad computer furniture arrangement will, even in the short term:
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create and maintain a distorted or unhealthy posture while using the computer.
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give you inadequate lower back support, creating aches and pains later.
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force you into staying in one position too long, which would be another recipe for strain and muscular tension.
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make you stretch bend and twist unecessarily.
So what features should your screen, desk, keyboard, mouse and chair have to keep you feeling good?
Your monitor should:
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swivel, tilt and elevate. Fit an extra adjustable stand to adjust the height if need be. Or replace it.
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be positioned so the top line of the monitor is not higher than your eyes or not lower than 20° below the horizon of your eyes or field of vision
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be at the same level and near the document holder (if you use one).
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be between 20 to 25 inches (50-56 cm) away from your face
Your keyboard should :
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be detachable and adjustable (with legs to adjust the angle).
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allow your forearms to be parallel to the floor without having to raise your elbows.
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allow your wrists to be in line with your forearms so your wrists don’t have to be flexed up or down.
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include enough space to rest your rists or should include a padded detachable wrist rest (or you can use a separate gel wrist rest which should be at least 2 inches (50 mm) deep.
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be placed directly in front of the monitor and at the same height as the mouse, track ball, touch pad, or any other pointing device.
The mouse or pointer device should :
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be close to the keyboard.
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allow you, (if possible), to use both left and right hands while handling the pointer/mouse.
Your computer chair should :
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support your back, and have a vertically adjustable independent back rest that returns to its original position, plus tilt adjustment to support your lower back.
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allow you to adjust its height while seated.
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be adjusted so the back crease of the knee is slightly higher than the pan of the chair (use a suitable footrest, if required).
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be supported by a five prong caster base.
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have removable and adjustable armrests, if possible.- have a contoured seat with breathable fabric and rounded edges to distribute the weight, and be adjustable to allow the seat pan to tilt forward or back.
The table/desk should :
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provide ample leg room and be height adjustable (preferably).
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have enough room to support the computer equipment plus space for documents.
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be at least 36 inches (90 cm) deep.
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have rounded blunt and undamaged corners and edges
This covers the basics of good computer furniture setup, but you can improve your protection by taking further standard precautions:
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Ensure each user maintains their own set up.
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Taking regular breaks from working at your computer for a few minutes, at least once an hour.
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Alternating work tasks by mixing computer tasks with non computer tasks to reduce strain.
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Learning and carrying out keyboard shortcuts to reduce mouse usage.
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Carrying out regular gentle stretching to relax your body.
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Using health support equipment such as footrests, wrist/palm rests, and document holders if required
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Adopting a NEUTRAL BODY POSTURE, with hands, wrists, and forearms inline, straight, and almost parallel to the floor, body facing forward, shoulders relaxed,elbows close to body and bent approximately at right angles.
If you organise and maintain a good PC furniture set up, you’ll be well on track for fit and healthy computing through 2006 and beyond!
About the Author
Mick Madigan lives in the UK, has a continual interest in healthy computing, and has recently published a unique detailed guide on the ways computing can harm you – and how you can avoid them – at
A stress- busting audio/text exercise ebook, plus a large number of articles on staying fitter at your PC, can also be downloaded at no cost from this site.
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Atlantic Satellite 77305018 2 Speaker Stands (Black) $49.99 You will receive a total of 2 speaker stands. Dimension: 11.88″W x 10.88″D x 49.25″H Weight Limit: 2 lbs per each Finish: Black Material: Cast Iron Set of 2 Adjustable Speaker Stands in Black Finish Satellite Speaker Stands set feature heavy duty cast iron construction. Designed with wide base to provides durability and stability. Adjustable height to ensure perfect and… |
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Texsport La Paz Hammock $16.11 Take a moment to relax in your backyard, on a camping trip or during any other outdoor excursion with the La Paz Hammock from Texsport. Constructed from cool, comfortable cotton, the La Paz Hammock offers relief and support. This attractive rainbow-striped hammock also includes a convenient carry bag…. |
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Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer $21.99 Deep frying has never been so easy. Fryer automatically maintains a proper frying temperature with no controls to set. Handy snap-on lid lets your store oil right in the fryer to use again. Holds four cups of oil. Includes a scoop that stirs, separates, lifts, drains and serves. Nonstick surface makes for easy cleaning. Model #5420. One-year warranty…. |
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Heat-Sensitive Memory Foam Sleep Mask $3.50 Foam Sleep Mask provides optimum comfort and maximum light blockage for a wonderful night’s sleep. The mask is contoured inside to completely block out ambient light without touching your eyes. Luxuriously soft velvet completely covers both sides of the foam mask and provides ultimate comfort. The mask fits securely with an adjustable VelcroR strap and the dense viscoelastic foam responds to your … |
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Zadro Z300 Wall Mountable Fog Free Mirror $5.05 (Product received may temporarily differ from image shown due to packaging update. Image and product details will be revised, shortly)Features:Digital Alarm Clock Anti-Fog Mirror LED Light Suction Cups Splash Proof… |
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Escali US180B Ultra Slim Bathroom Scale $29.00 US180B Features: -Ultra Thin Bathroom Scale. -Capacity is 400 lbs. -Escali US180B bath scale is equipped with the instant on technology and turns on automatically when you step on Scale with the instant weighing mode feature providing instant weighing data. -Has a large blue backlight display and 10 second hold feature after stepping off Scale making this a real user friendly scale. -5 Year Warr… |
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Privacy Pocket Lock $14.50 This round privacy lock is designed for a pocket door and is locked and unlocked by an emergency tool outside and thumbpiece inside. Comes in a satin nickel finish. Easy-to-install, fits a standard 2-1/8-inch drilled door. The faceplate accommodates flat and beveled doors and the backset is 2-3/8 inches. DL # 2133…. |
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Beam N Read LED 6 Deluxe Hands Free Light; Extra Wide & Bright Light from 6 LEDs Plus 4×5 Clip-On Magnifier $26.95 Wider light with 6 LEDs, Longer Battery Life, Greater Versatility, Magnifier Included! Worn around the neck, this Hands Free Light delivers light where you need it. Lightweight and versatile with patented flip-up design, adjustable strap and reflector. Read everything: hardcover books & paperbacks, kindle & ebook readers, PLUS newspapers, instruction sheets, magazines, maps and other material that… |
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ID Guard Stamp Replacement Ink Pad – Large (Black Ink) (3.5H x 2.5W x .4D) $5.99 Keep others from seeing your private information on junk mail, credit card offers, etc. with a simple stamp of the ID Guard. The patented encryption completely covers your address and personal information with the specially formulated ink which is permanent and does not fade or smear. Certainly quieter, much less expensive and more environmentally sound than a shredder. With the important informat… |
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