Explore our range of high quality ergonomc computer accessories designed to help you work with minimal strain on your body. Ergonomic computer accessories will make you work comfortably and efficiently.
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It is estimated that the Australian population spends 80% of their working hours seated. Most Australian adults sit for 8 to 10 hours per day. If you work a desk job, it’s easy to see how those hours add up. Sitting in front of a screen doesn’t seem like a workplace “danger,” but over time it can lead to discomfort and injury. Common complaints that arise from sitting at desks include aching back/shoulders, lower back pain, neck pain, and headaches from eye strain.
Stretching regularly and taking adequate breaks can prevent some of this strain, but won’t be enough to eliminate it entirely. If you sit for prolonged periods at a desk, you should consider the ergonomic design of your work space. An ergonomically friendly workspace goes a long way towards higher levels of comfort – and productivity.
Here are some for the ergonomic office accessories that you should consider:
Do you squint when you look at your computer screen, or experience headaches at work? Eye strain from your monitor is likely the culprit. Make it easy to adjust your monitor by attaching it to an ergonomic monitor arm. This prevents shoulder, lower back, and eye strain. From a purely practical perspective, a monitor arm makes your desk space more flexible, allowing you to move it easily when necessary.
Ergonomic keyboard trays are a step above flat models. These versions adjust to better fit the needs of individual users. Ergonomic keyboard trays anchor to work areas, and give users opportunities for height and angle adjustments. Get even better support by pairing an ergonomic keyboard tray with a keyboard that allows for customization options – like left/right preferences – and provides additional comfort for users.
The typical desk mouse is designed in a one-size-fits-all approach. An ergonomic mouse adjusts to your natural position and takes strain off of your hands. Using an ergonomic mouse not only provides comfort, it prevents stress injuries from repeated non-natural movements.
We often prioritize comfort in our homes, but many of us spend equal amounts of time at work; so make your desk the most comfortable place possible. Increase your productivity and safety with ergonomic accessories that make your office space productive and happy.
Office Ergonomics Tips
Follow these 10 office ergonomics tips to help you avoid fatigue:
1) Make sure that the weight of your arms is supported at all times. If your arms are not supported, the muscles of your neck and shoulders will be crying by the end of the day.
2) Watch your head position, and try to keep the weight of your head directly above its base of support (neck). Don’t “crane” your head and neck forward.
3) Don’t be a slouch! Slouching puts more pressure on the discs and vertebrae of your back. Use the lumbar support of your chair and avoid sitting in a way that places body weight more on one than on the other. Move your chair as close to your work as possible to avoid leaning and reaching. Make sure to “scoot” your chair in every time you sit down.
4) The monitor should be placed directly in front of you, with the top no higher than eye level. The keyboard should be directly in front of the monitor, so you don’t have to frequently turn your head and neck.
5) Talking on the phone with the phone receiver jammed between the neck and ear is really bad practice. You know that’s true, so don’t do it!
6) The keyboard and the mouse should close enough to prevent excessive reaching which strains the shoulders and arms.
7) Avoid eye strain by making sure that your monitor is not too close, it should be at least an arm’s length away.
8) Take steps to control screen glare, and make sure that the monitor is not placed in front of a window or a bright background.
9) You can rest your eyes periodically for several seconds by looking at objects at a distance to give your eyes a break.
10) The feet should not be dangling when you are seated. If your feet don’t comfortably reach the floor or there is pressure on the backs of your legs, use a footrest or lower the keyboard and chair.
Ergonomic Mice
A standard computer mouse forces wrist pronation and stress on tendons, which can lead to repetitive stress injuries and long-term damage. Simply put, as humans, our wrists weren’t meant to twist in the way a traditional mouse requires you to all day long. Most office jobs require at least eight hours each day in this position. An ergonomic mouse allows the user to mouse in the natural, handshake position, alleviating pain and stress injuries.
An ergonomic mouse is designed to require less grip strength than a traditional mouse. Forcing less grip on your mousing hand releases the tension of the tendons in the wrist. This allows for less fatigue and less chance of aggravation over time. Using a vertical mouse transfers the strain and energy from the hand and wrist tendons to the stronger, larger muscles of the upper arm.
Don’t wait until you have pain to get started with an ergonomic mouse. Working with an ergonomic mouse can help prevent any problems in the future by promoting a neutral mousing position and relaxed grip. All it takes to change your mousing form is an ergonomic mouse. It’s all in the design. Give it a try and you will see how comfortable the change from your old mouse can feel.
Forearm supports
Forearm supports attach to the front edge of the desk or bench. They support the forearm which relaxes the arm, shoulder and neck muscles. Two types are commonly used - fixed or adjustable.
Footrest
A footrest may not seem like a primary ergonomic accessory, but it does provide significant ergonomic benefit. An ergonomic footrest can ease leg problems and lessen lower back issues. Without the correct support or activity, your feet impact your back, legs, circulation and other areas of the body. Problems in these any of these areas some of the main reasons for lost productivity in the workplace.
Monitor Arms/Stands
If you use a computer monitor, you can benefit from mounting it on an ergonomic monitor arm. Whatever the layout of your workstation or the size or number of your monitors, here are a few reasons why you should consider using a monitor arm.
Because you’re tired of straining your neck and eyes to see your monitor in its fixed position: This is the most obvious and most common reason to get a monitor arm. A monitor arm will allow you to adjust the height, depth, and in most cases, the angle of your monitor to get it at the healthiest and most comfortable position. In case you’re not sure, you should have your monitor approximately an arm’s length away from your eyes, with the top of the monitor tilted slightly away from you. You shouldn’t have to look up or down to see your screen, and your neck should be relaxed. This will help you avoid neck and eye strain as well as shoulder pain and poor posture.
Versatility: Beyond just the standard monitor arm adjustments, like height, depth, and angle, many monitor arms also allow you to easily switch from landscape to portrait mode or to quickly adjust dual monitors from a side-by-side configuration to stacked one over the other, both in portrait mode, both in landscape mode, or one of each. Monitor arms allow you to customize your workstation and working style.
Clear up the clutter. A monitor arm will get your monitor up and off your desk, freeing up valuable real estate to spread out in and keep stuff, like pictures of friends and family and your coffee cup.
Monitor arms can help reduce neck, back and eye strain and the pain associated with such discomfort. Being able to adjust a monitor’s height, depth and angle to best position for your height and seating or standing style makes a world of difference in an everyday work environment. Increased comfort leads to increased productivity, better health as well as a reduction in stress.
In addition to health benefits, monitor arms create additional desk space by eliminating the (often large and bulky) monitor stand from your workspace. Many monitor mounts also incorporate cable management solutions into their design, cleaning up what can often be a mess of cables in multi-monitor setups. It also looks awesome to see your monitor just floating there waiting for whatever you decide to do next, work or play.
What Are Ergonomic Backpacks?
Just like other ergonomic products, an ergonomic backpack has been designed to give you a healthier, more efficient and comfortable way to carry around your belongings.
These backpacks differ from others in that they’re been specifically designed to reduce the strain of a bag on your back but also make it easier to carry around your important belongings, whether it’s a laptop or paperwork.
There are a few features you can expect to find in an ergonomic backpack that might not be available with standard styles.
Specialized compartments that give you easy access to things as you need them without having to struggle and strain to reach.
Weighted construction that keeps the bag perfectly balanced and prevents you from having poor posture thanks to balance distribution.
Padded arm straps or waist straps that keep the bag from irritating the skin and causing strain on your body.
Can be worn while sitting without causing any discomfort and can be easily removed when they need to be.
There are many different styles of ergonomic backpacks on the market so they won’t all address every issue. However, it’s clear that using standard backpacks just isn’t the smart option any longer and upgrading to something more in tune with your body is.
The Benefits of Ergonomic Backpacks
When we’re shopping for a backpack the first thing we usually look at is the design, and secondly, whether or not it will fit our belongings. The most important thing that we usually forget to check for, though, is the ergonomic factor a bag has. There are many benefits to be had from choosing the best ergonomic backpack, including:
Comfort - The number one benefit you’ll notice instantly from an ergonomic backpack is just how comfortable it is. These bags have been designed with comfort in mind and whether it’s the material used for the extra padding throughout the bags and straps, you’ll notice a huge difference compared to standard styles.
Energy - When you’re carrying an ergonomic backpack you’ll be exerting less energy doing so, even if you have a heavier load than usual. This means if you’re spending the day hiking or traveling around you’re less likely to feel tired all thanks to the ergonomic design of your backpack.
Capacity - Ergonomic backpacks are made for efficiency which means they can carry more of your gear in a smarter way. These bags are full of pockets and compartments that store important accessories like laptops or chargers so that there’s minimal exertion reaching for what you need. This also means they can hold more stuff as they’ve been designed to pack more in.
Versatility - Although an ergonomic backpack can be designed for a specific purpose, like holding a laptop, they’re quite versatile in how they can be used. All-purpose backpacks like this are great for overseas travel, the daily commute to work, school, hiking, and camping, so you’ll definitely get your money’s worth.
