1. The Chair

Finding the perfect work chair is an important first step in creating a healthy, comfortable workspace. Jonathan Puleio, a certified ergonomist and global vice president of consulting for Humanscale, focuses on the correlation between a person's comfort at work and their overall experience. He suggests that a comfortable ergonomic chair can lead to increased alertness as well as increased blood flow, which benefits human well-being. Puleio further suggests looking for a chair that automatically adjusts to the sitter so they don't have to fiddle with confusing knobs and levers to feel comfortable as they change tasks and positions throughout the day. Puleio recommends one Liberty Humanscale chair, which, like all Humanscale chairs, features a self-adjusting recline with a swivel backrest that provides lumbar support for all seating positions.

2. The table

Ergonomists now know that it is important for people to be able to move freely throughout the day to keep them healthy, well, and focused at work. A good sit/stand desk should be simple, intuitive, and easy to use so that if one needs to stand or sit while working, the process of raising or lowering the desk is seamless. For example, the Humanscale floating desk has an integrated balancing mechanism that accommodates different weight loads, so raising or lowering the desk is as quick and easy as sitting or standing, and won't interrupt the workflow.

3. Lighting

With the rise of backlit screens and open floor plans, task lighting to complement natural or ceiling lighting is essential for an optimal work experience. “To avoid eye discomfort, which can have a negative impact on performance, overall health, and well-being, it is important to find the right work lighting that casts a wide field, does not glare and offers a single shadow, and that is smooth and smooth. easily adjustable as needs change throughout the day,” says Puleio. Adjustments that a work light should be able to make include both manual adjustments of position and brightness level.

Humanscale Horizon 2.0 is one task that meets these needs. It reduces eye fatigue and improves overall comfort by providing glare-free light that intuitively adapts to a range of activities, from reading documents to writing emails and everything in between.

4. Monitor arm

Although monitor arms are often overlooked, they support a clutter-free workspace and promote a healthier and more ergonomic working position, making them essential for an ideal desk setup. Many professionals tend to lean towards their computer monitor to see it better. The monitor arms allow them to pull the monitor closer so that they can sit in a healthy position, with their backs against the back of the office chair, while still being able to see the work on the screen.

5. Keyboard tray

A keyboard tray is another important tool that helps achieve an ergonomic workspace. This tool brings the keyboard and mouse closer together and encourages professionals to sit in a healthy, neutral position without leaning forward. A well-designed keyboard compartment offers protection against carpal tunnel syndrome, neck and back pain, and other musculoskeletal problems. Other ergonomic tools, including the Humanscale NeatTech, NeatUp, and NetLink, help keep your work surface free of cables and clutter.

With each of these tools working in harmony to provide ergonomic support and comfort, everyone can have the "perfect" workstation.