Re-orient the workstation such that employees spend most of their time looking straight ahead. Generally, documents and screens should be situated such that employees can work while turning the head no more than 20 degrees from straight ahead. In addition, the eyes should not have to look to the side at a position which is greater than 15 degrees from straight ahead. Providing an under desk slide out keyboard tray should allow placement of documents between the monitor and the keyboard which will permit employees to maintain their line of sight straight ahead for most of the work period. This device is especially applicable in areas with modular furniture, but can also be adapted to traditional desk situations.
Several employees answer and talk on the phone while performing other tasks with their hands.
This forces them to hold the phone by placing it between the shoulder and head and then raising the shoulder to hold it in place. This creates static loading of the muscles in the neck and shoulder which can lead to constriction of the median nerve, pain, and fatigue of the affected areas. Replace the conventional telephone hand set with a head set which can be utilized while allowing complete use of both hands.