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Keyboard Tray Ergonomics a Major Player in Preventing CTS from Versatables.com
Keyboard tray ergonomics is a hot topic these days. With the number of hours the average American spends in front of a computer son the rise, employers are now recognizing a need to provide workstations and computer desks that are specifically designed for the user’s comfort, preventing injury and fatigue. Computer related repetitive strain injuries like CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) affect thousands of Americans. It is estimated that 260,000 Americans undergo CTS surgeries every year. Nearly half are work-related, costing employers hundreds of thousands of dollars in Worker’s Comp claims and missed work days. Many of these injuries could have been prevented by simply providing and ergonomically correct, height-adjustable keyboard tray. (more)
