Although devices such as standing desks have been found to alleviate physical symptoms and increase worker productivity, questions remain regarding the best use of the primary types of workstations -- ...

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society has published ANSI/HFES 100-2007, Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations, addressing the design of workstations, furniture, and computer systems.

Table 1 summarizes literature about general workstation design, as well as ergonomic recommendations for equipment placement and usage. The literature reviewed comes from professional nursing ...

It might be an exaggeration to claim that “sitting is the new smoking,” but significant research indicates that people who are sedentary face more health challenges than their active counterparts.