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Computer desks are a very important and often ignored part of a computer setup. A good computer desk is essential for comfort at the computer. Modern computer desks have an ergonomic design, from the Greek 'ergon', meaning work and 'nomos' meaning natural laws.
 Computer Desks - Statistics
Cheap computer desks can be OK, but when buying a computer desk there are considerations to make.
The American Bureau of Labor Statistics claims 32 percent of all workplace illnesses are disorders associated with posture and position in relation to work surface (for our purposes this is the computer desk or workstation).
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Computer Desks - Design
Adjustable computer desks allow the angle and height of the desktop to be modified easily by the computer user. This can reduce the risk discomfort or injury to back, neck and wrists.
Computer desks should be large enough to accomodate not just the computer, but also documents and any other items the computer user requires frequent access to.
Often the computer desk is used for more than just computing, it may have to accomodate paperwork and technical drawings for example.
A simple, cheap, height and rake adjustable computer desk can be formed from height and rake adjustable trestles and a simple flat tabletop. This can also be used as an excellent workstation for assembling computers
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Computer desks - Further considerations
Feet should be flat on the floor when seated at the computer desk, Keyboard below elbow height when seated at the computer desk. The computer keyboard should be angled (raked) so the keys are presented correctly to the computer user
The computer user should take frequent breaks away from the desk. The computer monitor should be height adjustable and set slightly below eye level when seated at the computer desk. The monitor should be set back around one arms length from the computer user. This may require a deep computer desk for a CRT monitor. Correct lighting and seating is as important as the computer desk. |
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