EH&S HomeEH&S Home
 
About UsResearch Laboratory SafetyMaintentance, Renocation & Construction SafetyEnvironmental ProgramsStanford EH&S Home Page

To see more program choices look here :

To search EH&S web site:
 
QUICK LINKS
PC Keyboard Shortcuts
Mac Keyboard Shortcuts
 
Safe Lifting at Stanford
 


Compliance Assistance Program
Training
   

Workstation Ergonomics


 

ERGONOMIC EQUIPMENT/PRODUCTS

  • The Ergolab at the Environmental Safety Facility is available to demo EH&S approved products. Visits to the Ergolab are by appointment only. Contact 4-0798 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Note: The following may not be appropriate for all people.

Used in conjunction with proper work practices, the items below can help improve workplace ergonomics. Examples of these items may be found in the EH&S Approved Product Catalog.

Item

Appropriate Use

Adjustable Keyboard Mouse Tray

  • When desktop is too high for appropriate keyboard/ mouse placement
  • When more distance from monitor is needed

Monitor Riser(s) or Arm

  • When monitor needs to be raised
  • When a notebook computer is used

Footrest

  • When feet are not comfortably planted flat on floor and it is inconvenient to adjust seat height

Document Holder

  • When working from reference documents

Slantboard

  • When performing large levels of document review or writing

Seatback Cushion

  • When everything on your existing chair is fine except the low-back support

Trackball (Kensington-type)

  • For those with very limited space beside their keyboards

Split Keyboard

  • For larger computer users and for those who have difficulty in hand pronation (palms toward ground/ back of hands facing up)

NOTE: Individuals with previous injury involving fingers, hands, wrists, arms, or shoulders will want their physicians or physical therapists to approve of any keyboard changes.

For help with ergonomics the Stanford University community may contact EH&S at 736-4392 or email us at mfonda@stanford.edu.

 

Back to the Ergonomics Home Page