Ergonomic computer workstation design serves to increase the effectiveness and productivity of workers. Their office is arranged to meet the demands of the work. At their workstation the employee should not become fatigued or suffer chronic health problems. There are several things to consider for ergonomic workstation design. First, it is important that the office chair is adjustable. It can be easily adapted to the user's body. Armrests and a flexible backrest are good for supporting a healthy sitting posture. Particularly beneficial is the mobility of the chair so the sitter can change position. If the spine moves at regular intervals, it prevents tension and herniated discs.
The ergonomic workstation: the desk
The desk is an important factor for ergonomic posture at work. If it is height-adjustable, it can be adapted to the height of the respective employee. A tilting tabletop also promotes a healthy posture. On the desk there is an ergonomic mouse, an adjustable monitor, and an ergonomic keyboard. With these devices the worker keeps head, arms and hands in a natural position.
The ergonomic workstation: the optimal angle
Ergonomic computer workstation design also includes adjusting the various adjustable devices:
- The head should be about 40 to 60 centimeters from the screen.
- The head tilt when looking at the screen should be no more than 45°.
- There should be a 90° angle between the back and the legs while sitting.
- The knees are bent at a 90° angle.
- The feet rest flat on the floor.
- The forearms are parallel to the thighs,
- the hands are straight on the keyboard
- and the office chair supports the lumbar spine.
The ergonomic workstation: variation in posture
At work it's important that health does not suffer because of the job. Therefore it makes sense to set up your computer workstation ergonomically. Ergonomic computer workstation design gives the worker the opportunity to change position or even leave it. In general the spine suffers from prolonged sitting. At an ergonomic workstation the worker is not at risk of long-term damage from sitting with a rounded or hollow back. Chairs that can move in all directions are very beneficial: forward and backward, up and down, right and left. To ensure that a career does not permanently harm the employee, the ergonomic mouse and ergonomic keyboard also help. They prevent painful tendon inflammations. Part of the ergonomic ideal is also that the worker repeatedly moves, stands up and walks around to stretch the spine. This freedom must be ensured at work.
