Ergonomics & You

"Ergonomics"—although it seems like a fancy-pants word for "comfy," it is nevertheless one of the most important things to consider in your workspace. That's why we design our furniture to be very modular so you can adjust it to your exact height and work position.

Ergonomic Best Practices

Everyone comes in different shapes and sizes. But that doesn’t mean we can’t work well together. The same Anthro workstation can provide a perfect ergonomic fit for someone who is 6’4” just as easily as someone who is 5’3”, as illustrated below using Fit Adjusta.

Ergonomics & You

The head and neck should be balanced and in line with the torso.

Shoulders should be relaxed.

Elbows should be close to the body.

There should be adequate room for the keyboard and mouse.

The top of the monitor should be just below eye level.

Wrists and hands should be in line with the torso.

The lower back should be supported and feet flat on the floor.

Anthro also recommends ergonomic accessories to increase comfort and productivity.

Verté Chairs
Verté Chairs
Flat Panel Monitor Arm, Standard
Flat Panel Monitor
Arm, Standard
Keyboard & Mouse
Keyboard & Mouse
Caddy, Style B
Document Stand
Document Stand
Extension Tubes
Extension Tubes
CPU SideRack with Caster
CPU SideRack
with Caster

Want to learn more?

We've included a set of articles and references on how to make your workspace more "comfy" as well as some studies on the costs that result when folks ignore ergonomics. Read one

Radiology Ergonomics

Designing Command Central
- Eliot L. Siegel, MD
Imaging Economics online

Radiology Reading Room Design: The Next Generation
- Eliot Siegel, MD, and Bruce Reiner, MD
Applied Radiology online

Rethinking the Radiologist's Office
- Gerald R. Kolb, JD
(PDF File, File Size: 46KB)

General Ergonomics

Ergonomics and Back Pain in the Workplace
- Nancy C. Selby, BS and
John J. Triano, DC, PhD
Spine-heath.com

Computer Ergonomics:
Tips from US Dept of Labor
- U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety & Health Administration online

Tips for Designing a Safe and
Comfortable Workstation
- Excerpts taken from the University of British Columbia's HSE Safety Manual
College of Letters and Science online

Ergonomic Guidelines for Arranging a Computer Workstation
- Cornell University Ergonomics Web
online