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Ergonomics isn't far removed from assistive, or adaptive, technology. In fact, the same hardware and software that makes the workplace more convenient and safer for all workers often can be used to make computers accessible to disabled users.
BY JOHN MCCORMICK
Products such as Belkin Components' ErgoBoard keyboard, priced at $39, and WaveRest wrist rest, priced at $13, can pay off in reduced injuries. |
GCN, May 28, Page 29
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' What is it? Ergonomic products increase the comfort of users and decrease the chances of repetitive stress and other injuries.
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John McCormick is a free-lance writer and computer consultant. E-mail him at poweruser@mail.usa.com.
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Vendor | Product | Category | Description | Price |
Allseating Corp. Mississauga, Ontario 800-563-3502 www.allseating.com | Back Track 4000 Chair | Seating | Vertical and horizontal arm support | $300 up |
Classic Recliner | Seating | Contoured full-support chair that tilts to any angle | $995 up | |
BackSaver Products Co. El Segundo, Calif. 800-222-5728 www.backsaver.com | Management Chair | Seating | 10-way adjustable office chair with arms | $1,595 up |
Adjustable Foot Rest | Seating | Foot rest | $40 | |
Swivel Posture Chair | Seating | Adjustable back support with knee pad | $140 up | |
Ergorest Arm Support | Hand and arm | Clamps to desk, provides support | $39 up | |
Portable Back and Seat Support | Seating | Padded and curved seat and back pad for office chairs | $125 up | |
Adjustable Workstation | Workstation | Fully adjustable workstation | $399 up | |
Belkin Components Compton, Calif. 800-223-5546 www.belkin.com | WaveRest | Hand and arm | Gel mouse pads and wrist rests | $10 to $13 |
ErgoBoard | Hand and arm | 108-key split keyboard | $39 | |
Ergo Industrial Seating Systems Inc. Mississauga, Ontario 800-795-0719 www.ergoindustrial.com | 2000 Multi Tilt Chair | Seating | Medium-back chair with arm options | $425 up |
3000 Multi Tilt Chair | Seating | High-back chair with arm options | $625 up | |
4000 Multi Tilt Chair | Seating | Pneumatic-back-adjustment chair with nine arm options | $591 up | |
Ergorest OY Siilinj'rvi, Finland 358-17-4622-443 www.ergorest.fi | Ergorest | Hand and arm | Clamp-on adjustable forearm support | $109 |
Ergorest Mouse Pad | Hand and arm | Attaches to ErgoRest | $31 | |
Fellowes Manufacturing Co. Itasca, Ill. 800-945-4545 www.fellowes.com | Standard Lite View 16 | Monitor accessory | Tinted anti-glare screen for 16- to 17-inch monitors | $48 |
Standard Lite View 19 | Monitor accessory | Same for 19- to 21-inch monitors | $72 | |
Magnifying Screen 15 | Monitor accessory | Plastic magnifier for 15-inch monitor | $120 | |
Monitor Riser Plus | Monitor accessory | Supports 60-pound monitor, includes copy holder and drawer | $48 | |
Standard Monitor Arm | Monitor accessory | Clamp-on monitor arm supports 45 pounds | $36 | |
Adjustable Gel Wrist Rest | Hand and arm | Keyboard with wrist rest | $24 | |
Ergodyne Foot Rest | Seating | Angle- and height-adjustable foot rest | $48 | |
Flex Rest Inc. Brewster, Mass. 800-336-7484 www.flexrest.com | Clamping Mouse Tray | Hand and arm | Mouse pad clamps to table | $40 |
FL-5000-PM | Hand and arm | Slide-out, height- and tilt-adjustable keyboard and mouse tray | $169 | |
Global Computer Supplies Inc. Port Washington, N.Y. 516-625-6200 www.globalcomputer.com | Adjustable Footrest | Seating | Angle adjustable | $24 |
Height Adjustable Footrest | Seating | Height- and angle-adjustable | $40 | |
Easy Float | Monitor accessory | Flat-, wall- or clamp-mount monitor arm that supports up to 35 pounds | $170 up | |
Extend-a-Float | Monitor accessory | Same but more range and supports up to 55 pounds | $200 up | |
CRT Shuttle | Monitor accessory | Single-arm support for monitor and keyboard | $210 | |
Economy Monitor Arm | Monitor accessory | Clamp-on support for up to 50-pound monitor | $55 | |
Hi-Low Adjustable Workstation | Workstation | Pneumatically assisted height-adjustable table with separate keyboard adjustments | $229 | |
Rosemount Office Systems Inc. Lakeville, Minn. 952-985-6200 www.rosemount-office.com | Velocity Electric Sit-Stand Table | Workstation | Monitor support with swing-lift keyboard support | $952 |
SIS Human Factor Technologies Inc. Londonderry, N.H. 603-432-4495 www.sishft.com | Sit Stand Table with Crank | Workstation | Adjustable-height, split-level computer desk | $585 |
Sit Stand Table Hydraulic | Workstation | Includes spring-assisted hydraulic adjustment | $755 | |
Model 5220 | Workstation | Bi-level, height-adjustable 36-by-30-inch desk | $1,142 | |
3M Office Ergonomics Inc. St. Paul, Minn. 800-332-7483 www.3m.com/cws/ 3mfltrs/home.html | BL10XL | Monitor accessory | Anti-glare filter for 16 - to 19-inch monitors | $46 |
BF20XL | Monitor accessory | Anti-glare and anti-radiation filter for 16- to 19-inch monitors | $60 | |
AF100XL | Monitor accessory | Better quality anti-glare filter for 16- to 19-inch monitors | $70 | |
AF100XXL | Monitor accessory | Better quality anti-glare filter for 19- to 21-inch monitors | $99 | |
HF300XL | Monitor accessory | Circular polarized anti-glare filter for 16- to 18-inch monitors | $128 | |
HF3000XXL | Monitor accessory | Circular polarized anti-glare filter for 19- to 21-inch monitors | $158 | |
Mouse Wrist Rest | Hand and arm | Gel-filled 26-inch keyboard and mouse wrist rest | $60 | |
VIA Inc. Sparks, Nev. 800-433-6614 www.viaseating.com | Axia | Seating | Adjustable seat depth and arms | $990 |
Sola 2413 Chair | Seating | Sliding seat, adjustable arms, rotating arm caps | $773 up |