Keyboard Trays - The Key to Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Posted on Tuesday 17 January 2006


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.

Keyboard tray ergonomics has been a point of interest at Versa Products from the beginning. As a manufacturer of high-quality, comfortable office furniture, Versa Products offers keyboard trays that rival those by other designers and retailers. The keyboard drawer from Versa is height and tilt-adjustable with a retractable arm. Tracks come in various sizes along with multiple platform options to fit the needs of a variety of users. The entire keyboard tray rotates 360 degrees, allowing for a monitor to be moved on the desktop at will. The top-of-the-line construction ensures that all of Versa Products’ office and classroom furnishings will last a lifetime.

Keyboard drawers that meet the latest ergonomic standards in human engineering can effectively reduce the number of computer-related injuries sustained , thus positively affecting a company’s bottom line.



Filed under: Keyboard Arms and Keyboard Trays