For offices where staff are involved in constant typing, business managers should look for ergonomic keyboard solutions to help workers avoid carpal tunnel syndrome or other effects of long-term typing.

Ergonomics helps address the major problems involved in the "new work" of intensive information processing. The occupational hazards of today's work world are a little different than those of the old manufacturing environment, and if you're administrating an office that mainly processes information, ergonomics is a plank in your platform.

An ergo keyboard is a major tool for typists who want to stay healthy. Business managers will issue:

1. Ergonomic keyboards as part of a general office upgrade for modern safety.
2. Staff members involved in extensive data processing ergonomic computer keyboards.
3. Ergo keyboards In new purchases.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Get style-crafted 'kinesis' keyboards

Look for an ergonomic split keyboard or kinesis keyboards made to help typists handle heavy volumes.

I recommend: The Fentek Industries page offers thumbnails for browsing and product details. An ergonomic split keyboard or two-tiered ergo keyboard accommodates heavy typing and postures the hands for less cramping and repetitive stress.

Buy ergonomic keyboard mouse combos

Look at stores that only sell ergonomic computer accessories; you are likely to find a better deal on your ergonomic computer keyboard. Ergonomic keyboard mouse trays are a good option because an adjustable ergonomic keyboard tray can be fit to each employee's comfort.

I recommend: The Ergonomic Store sells ergonomic keyboard mouse platforms, as well as adjustable keyboard trays. Ergonomic Resources has a good selection of ergonomic keyboards deals, and has a wireless ergonomic keyboard selection. Ergoguys sells dozens of ergonomic keyboards and has a wireless ergonomic keyboard selection.

Read reviews and find the best ergonomic keyboard for your business

Before you sink money into ergonomic keyboard that your employees might hate, look at online reviews.

I recommend: ConsumerSearch has reviews of more than 30 keyboards, and the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 gets high marks.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Tally up your staff before going shopping. Make an overall list of what you're looking for, including numbers. Don't overlook terminated staff or workers who already have been issued ergonomic gear. Fit your purchase to your needs.