Easy Ergonomics for Desktop Computer Users

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1Easy ErgonomicsDepartment of Industrial RelationsCal/OSHA Consultation ServiceResearch and Education UnitEasy ErgonomicsFor Desktop Computer UsersCOMPUTER Ergonomics GUIDEEasy Ergonomics for Desktop Computer Users was developed and prepared for publication by theCal/OSHA Consultation Service, Research and Education Unit, Division of Occupational Safetyand Health, California Department of Industrial Relations. It was distributed under the provisionsof the Library Distribution Act and Government Code Section 2005 by the California Department of Industrial RelationsThis booklet is not meant to be a substitute for, or a legal interpretation of, the occupational safetyand health standards.

When simultaneous and nonsimultaneous tasks are performed in awkward postures or with extended reaches, you increase your chances of developing an injury. If you perform simultaneous tasks, go to pages 19-25. Workstation “Handedness” Look at the direction of the work flow when performing simultaneous tasks. Generally, people are

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