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Title: Creating the Perfect Ergonomic Workspace The ULTIMATE Guide


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CREATING THE PERFECT ERGONOMIC WORKSPACE
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The following is the ULTIMATE guide to creating
the perfect ergonomic workspace, whether at home
or at your office
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Proper Sitting Posture / Distances
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Step 1
Choose the Right Chair
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Finding a suitable ergonomic office chair is
arguably the most important piece of the
ergonomic workspace puzzle
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Estimated 50 of people in the industrialized
world suffer from some form of back pain, many
directly related to poor seat design
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Most important factors to consider
Height
Seat depth
Lumbar support 
Arm rests
Material
Swivel and mobility
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Good Ergonomics- Switch between Office Chair and
Kneeling Chair Periodically Modway Red Ergonomic
Chair and Modway Sleekform Kneeing Chair
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Step 2
Adjust your Desk Height
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A too-high desktop will cause strain on your
forearms as you type, while an overly low desk
will cause you to hunch over as you work,
straining your back and shoulders
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How do you know if your desk is at the right
height?
Your legs should fit comfortably under the desk
The angle between your forearm and upper arm
should be between 90 degrees and 120 degrees
CSA recommends a general height desk of 73 cm
plus or minus 2.5 cm
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Good Ergonomics- Use a Adjustable Height Desk,
Desk Riser, or Keyboard Tray in your
Workspace (48? Adjustable Height Desk X-Elite
Pro Desk Riser Knob Adjust Keyboard Tray)
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Step 3
Position Your Monitor Properly
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A too-high desktop will cause strain on your
forearms as you type, while an overly low desk
will cause you to hunch over as you work,
straining your back and shoulders
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If you wear prescription glasses, make sure
youre using the right glasses for computer work.
If you use non-prescription reading glasses, you
may want to try computer glasses instead
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Step 4
Pick the Right Keyboard and Mouse
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Particularly important to get the placement and
angle of your mouse and keyboard right, which in
some cases may require you to ditch your current
devices altogether for more ergonomic ones
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Good Ergonomics- An Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse
Keeps the Hands and Arms in their Natural
Positions while Working (Microsoft Sculpt
Keyboard Digital Point Vertical Mouse)
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Good Ergonomics- A Laptop Stand is your Best Bet
for Reducing Strains and Tension when Typing On a
Laptop (48? PWR Laptop Stand Griffin Laptop
Stand Executive Laptop Stand)
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Step 5
Organize Your Surroundings Into Zones
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Experts recommend that you divide your desk into
reach zones, arranging items according to how
accessible they need to be during the course of
your work day
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The first zone is where you can easily reach just
by moving your forearms horizontally
The next zone is reachable by extending your arms
but without leaning or bending at the waist
The third zone is reachable by extending the arms
and bending or leaning at the waist
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Step 6
Adjust Your Lifestyle
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We can take proper care of ourselves when we get
home and on our days off. But the reality is that
we live a big part of our lives at work, whether
in our home or an actual office
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DIET
Healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables and
fatty fish have been shown to reduce
inflammation, Try skipping the chip truck and
eating real food for lunch
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EXERCISE
Stretching and resistance exercise have been
proven to help. Sneak a 30 minute walk into your
daily lunch break for example
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Work Environment
Overly dim lighting makes it hard to focus, while
harsh overhead fluorescent light can cause
headaches
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Mindfulness and Stress Reduction
Finding ways to reduce your stress and increase
your relaxation and mindfulness can keep you
healthier at work
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The Perfect Workspace doesnt have to be Perfect
Start today by making one positive adjustment,
and slowly work your way towards creating your
perfect ergonomic work space
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mic-workspace-ultimate-guide/
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