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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.

Monitor
Monitors
Keyboard
Keyboards
Pointers
Pointer/Mouse
Wrist/Palm Supports
Wrist/Palm Supports
Document Holders
Document Holders
Desk
Desks
Chair
Chairs
Telephone
Telephones
 

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