And hopefully the user would have an uncluttered desktop screen, not littered with icons of random documents and pictures. It should be clean with folders used everyday. Everything that does not need to be accessed everyday should not be on your desktop screen.

Adjusting Height Of Ergonomic Monitor

What is the ideal height of your computer screen/monitor?

An ergonomic monitor's height should fit the user's horizontal's line of sight and preferred view area.

Monitor Ergonomics Solutions

Before you run out to buy a monitor labeled 'ergonomic', see if you can raise the screen by placing it on phone books.

If this can't be done, or proves to be unstable you can raise the screen by buying something called screen risers.

Another similar tool is called the Articulating Monitor Arms, another version of the ergonomic monitor stand which offers more adjustment options not only for height. It also has the ability to move the screen back and forth.

Click here for more info of the Articulating Monitor Arms. Mount-It! Single Arm Articulating Flat Panel Monitor Mount for 13-30"

Click here to view ergonomic monitor stands. 3M(TM) Easy Adjust Monitor Stand

Visual Ergonomics

The Use of Monitors in An Ergonomic Way

1. Avoid scrolling through long lists of information.

2. Use bold, italics and sub headings appropriately.

3. Looking away from your screen to rest your eyes every 20 minutes

4. Be aware of the direct and indirect of glare

The Issue of Glare In Monitor Ergonomics

Glare occurs when there is an imbalance of surface luminances within the visual field. It can be direct or indirect, either from a source, like a lamp, or bouncing off a glossy table or mirror.

Glare can be avoided through good design and well-thought out light installations. A variety of light sources is better to soften glare. For example, we should not rely on one overhead lamp, or overhead lighting. Rather, it is better to obtain your light from a variety of sources.

How To Avoid Glare

1) Working in a dim room with a very bright desk lamp.

2) Working on a desk with a direct view through a window to the sun or even the clouds. Soften the sunlight with blinds and curtains.

Summary of Ergonomic Monitors and Glare

1. Avoid glare through appropriate position of the monitor and workstation.

2. You can also avoid glare by adapting the monitor.

1. Introduce positive polarity,

2. Introduce glare filters

3. and assess impact on general viewing characteristics,

4. Introduce flat screen

Optional Ergonomic Monitor Accessory
Document Stands

Computer monitor ergonomics also states that documents should not be placed on the surface of the desk and referred to when the individual is operating the keyboard.

That means, you shouldn't type from a document placed on your desk, it should be next to your monitor because you'll strain your neck.

Instead, use a document holder or copy stand to present the document at the same height and distance as screen.

We like this: 3M(TM) Copy Holder, CRT Monitor Mount, 150 Sheet Capacity, Black/Silver

Source: Office Ergonomics: Practical Applications

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