back to office Wrist rests Wrist supports are essential for employees who spend most of their day using a mouse or typing at a keyboard. The additional supports provided by a wrist rest can minimise pain and mitigate the onset of carpel tunnel syndrome. Wrist rests can be small and square to fit in front of a mouse, or long and rectangular to fit in front of a keyboard. They are usually made of durable, comfortable materials such as highquality foam or silicon. Copy holders Also known as typing stands, these useful 1items attach to a desk or computer and are used by administrative staff that need to read from and type out documents while working on a computer. Some copy holders are standalone items. In general, a copy holder offers vertical or horizontal rotation, line guides for easy place-holding and clips to hold documents in place. Computer stands Computer stands are essential for the correct positioning of the head and neck for anyone who uses a computer all day. They ensure ergonomic positioning of the
body, which helps to decrease aches and pains while boosting productivity. A simple computer stand is available in the form of a laptop tilt. These are ergonomically angled pieces of moulded plastic which allow ventilation of the device. A more complicated computer stand holds a computer screen, allowing it to be lifted via an adjustable arm. The screen is then angled in an ergonomic fashion, or rotated vertically or horizontally. iPad covers also provide an upright stand adjustment, allowing the device to stand vertically on the desk for easy reading. This relieves both neck and back strain. Cable organisers Cables tend to clutter up a workspace, and many of the devices used in the office environment have at least one cable for charging. These days, one worker can have a PC, a laptop, a smartphone and a tablet. To prevent getting tangled in all these wires, make use of a cable organiser. They come in the form of wire clips, clamps or plastic sleeving which is run behind the desk to the plug point. They are used for bundling desktop cables together, protecting them and keeping them neat. Not only do
cable organisers keep your desk tidy, but they also form part of occupational health and safety regulations. Multi-chargers These handy devices allow for the charging of multiple devices at once. Especially useful for mobile work environments, they offer high-speed charging for multiple devices at once. They can be device agnostic and work in a range of environments, such as vehicles. They keep the modern worker connected at all times. Docking stations A docking station (or port replicator) provides a simplified way of “pluggingin” an electronic device to common peripherals. Docks are not standardised because of the wide range of dockable devices, which all have different connectors, power signalling and uses. Bear in mind the types of devices you have when choosing a docking station. Docking stations are mainly used for charging devices, offering media output (such as playing audio) and enhancing connectivity by providing additional ports. n
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