Ergonomics

Most of us work in an office setting, and spending a lot of time staring at a screen can cause pain or discomfort in our back, neck, eyes, or shoulders. One way to reduce that strain is by making sure we have the right monitor setup and screen placement. For single monitors, the correct placement […]

Hi I’m David, I’m a professional ergonomist, and I obsess over monitors.  A good ergnomic monitor needs 3 important functions. It should be able to raise and lower, tilt, match the room lighting, and display resolution natively. There are a lot of monitors and manufacturer that will raise, lower, tilt, and match room lighting, but

Typing has often been associated with wrist, hand, elbow, and shoulder injuries.  Some of the symptoms begin with fatigue and soreness and can result in pain, numbness, tingling, tenderness, and inflammation. A simple way to improve your typing posture for better ergonomics is by using a compact keyboard, maintaining a straight wrist position with the

If you use single or dual monitors, you may have wondered if a third monitor would be more beneficial or make you more productive. Using three monitors helps you focus your attention on the center screen but allows you to multitask and stay organized with two other screens. Get a free ergonomics assessment Fill out

Productivity and good ergonomics can have a huge impact on video editors. A good ergonomic workstation can increase efficiency and reduce injuries, but very few people are doing it right. Good ergonomics is about having the proper monitor height and distance, a good sitting posture, and setting up your editing software for the best viewing

If you work from home, your chances of having back pain are much greater than other work environments. You may have purchased an ergonomic chair, lumbar support, or standing desk, and still can’t alleviate the pain. So what ergonomic solution can improve back pain for the home office There’s not a perfect solution for everyone,

More and more employees are working from home and don’t have office equipment to do their job. A large percentage of employees are working from their dining room tables and sitting in chairs without lumbar support. These same employees may be straining their neck after hours of using their personal laptop as their work computer.

The extra 6 inches on the right side of your keyboard, also known as a numeric keypad, was not engineered with ergonomics in mind. This may not seem like a big deal, but you may find that a compact keyboard can have a significant impact on how your work at your desk. Here are 5

Today there are so many different ergonomic keyboards and mice and some don’t provide any ergonomic benefit. If you have carpal tunnel, you may have wondered if an ergonomic keyboard or mouse can help. An ergonomic keyboard and mouse can be beneficial if they promote neutral postures, are used correctly, and if adjustable armrests are

The steps to becoming an ergonomics specialist or Ergonomist are more confusing than any other job I’ve researched, and it seems that the businesses that offer certification want to keep it that way.  Ergonomics is not rocket science, and certification isn’t even required in the U.S.   The easiest way to get started in ergonomics is