The tendency here is to unconsciously shift body position to avoid monitor glare which also contributes to neck, shoulder and back stress. This places dangerous strain on the vulnerable carpal tunnel area. In addition there are also hidden costs, for example, when a valuable employee must be moved to a less keyboard intensive job and a new employee found and trained to replace him or her. This is a classic case of an ounce of prevention. Even in the new millennium, the computer office is more machine than human friendly.
Postural attitudes are frequently archaic.
Ergonomists teach that a more fluid posture is healthier and promotes circulation. Finally, workplace attitudes and passivity contribute to unhealthy computer office environments. As a public service, Office Organix provides free interactive office setup and posture tips at its web site. Keyboarders can obtain this by answering 27 questions about their keyboarding habits and office setup. The site instantly returns tailored tips, specific to each respondents needs.