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Selecting and arranging your workstation components

Appropriate placement of the components and accessories for the desktop computer workstation will allow you to work in neutral body positions, help you perform more efficiently, and work more comfortably and safe.

A laptop workstation creates special challenges due to its computer design, size, and the variety of areas in which it is used. While many aspects of this eTool will be applicable to laptops, special considerations may be necessary when working with laptop units.


The following sections explain how to select and arrange specific workstation components.
Monitors
Monitors
Keyboards
Keyboards
Pointer/Mouse
Pointer/Mouse
Wrist/Palm Supports
Wrist/Palm Supports
Document Holders
Document Holders
Desks
Desks
Chairs
Chairs
Telephones
Telephones

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