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The Desk

Design your desk layout in a more ergonomic manner by dividing it into two separate sections that allow you to work more efficiently. One section should be for movable items, while the other is for stationary items. Stationary items, such as your computer, are usually large and are necessary for you to do your job. Typically, you put these items on your desk and then work around them.

Before setting the stationary items (such as your computer) on your desktop, make sure that you have enough room to perform your movable work, such as writing, in comfort. If your chair is at the right height and you can comfortably reach your desktop, make sure that you achieve the following when arranging your desktop:

  • Your computer monitor is about arm’s length away with the top of the screen just below eye level and the screen tilted slightly upward.
  • There is no reflection from outside lighting sources in the monitor screen.
  • Your keyboard and monitor are directly in front of you so that you can work without having to twist your body or turn your head to view the screen.
  • You can reach the phone easily.
  • You can reach the computer mouse easily.
  • Place documents that you use while working on the computer at the same height as the monitor.
  • Illuminate documents that you use while working on the computer to the same brightness as the monitor.
  • You have a work surface for non-computer work that can be reached without twisting your body or turning your neck.

If your current work area does not meet these ergonomic suggestions, you may want to try the following:

  • Change the elevation of your computer monitor with old phone books or consider buying a movable monitor stand that lets you move the monitor out of the way when not in use.
  • Tilt the monitor slightly to the left or right to remove glare from external light sources.
  • Use a document holder.
  • If your documents look darker than your computer monitor, use a desk lamp to illuminate them so that they are as bright as your monitor.
  • Place your computer on the floor and use a keyboard tray that slides under your desk to make room on your desk top.

Highlights on Desk Problems

Click on the following links for details on specific problem areas and solutions.

Also see the Posture section for related information.