Ergonomic Desks Types and Styles

Pick ergonomic computer furniture that fits your employees' individual needs
By Casey Holley Ergonomic desks are a good addition to any office where working on the computer or doing paperwork takes up most of the day. Not only do they make working more comfortable, they also help to minimize the risk of repetitive motion conditions, including corporal tunnel syndrome.
 

Once you decide to outfit your office with ergonomic desks, you have to decide what desks to purchase. With a seemingly endless selection of ergonomic desks types and styles, making a decision can be difficult. Consider the following suggestions to help you narrow down your choices:

1. Consider purchasing an ergonomic adjustable desk for each employee.

2. Keep special needs employees productive with supine ergonomic workstations.

3. Think about use-specific ergonomic desks.

Invest in interactive ergonomic computer desks

Interactive ergonomic computer desks are desks that feature various adjustable components that enable the user to adjust the desk throughout the day. When you are looking at this type of ergonomic desk, it is important to consider the ease of doing the adjustments. This is especially important if you have more than one employee who will use the desk.
Try: Ground Support Equipment offers ergonomic computer desk models that have been featured in OSHA publications. This company offers corner desks, in addition to straight line desks. Anthro sells a varied selection of ergonomic computer furniture. Some of the models are wall mounted and others are traditional desk models that have features like fully adjustable work top heights. WorkSpaces has various ergonomic office desk models. With numerous extender peninsulas and return arms, customizing these desks is easy.

Consider supine ergonomic workstation models for special needs employees

Special needs employees, such as those who have back problems and certain other medical conditions like arthritis may need to lay down periodically. In order to keep these employees productive, you have to think outside of traditional office furniture. This is where supine ergonomic workstation models come in. These allow the employee to work sitting down or lying down.
Try: You can find supine ergonomic workstations at EnableMart. Many of the models this company sells are fully adjustable so you can use them sitting, standing or laying down. Office Organix sells numerous ergonomic work station models made for people who are unable to sit or stand for long periods of time. With fully adjustable monitor holders and keyboard plates, it is easy to change positions frequently with these.

Check out use specific ergonomic desks

Specialty ergonomic desks are used for a specific purpose. For example, a school may need ergonomic computer desk for kids. A hospital may be able to use a laptop computer nook for visitors, and possibly for employees. Business travelers may find that an ergonomic laptop desk is a good investment.
Try: ErgoStoreOnline.com sells ergonomic laptop desk models. Most of the ergonomic computer work station models for laptops are mobile. However, this company does sell a nook model that is wall mounted. Overstock.com has a varied selection of specialty ergonomic workstations, including a model made for kids and several ergonomic laptop desks.