Designing a Home Office Workstation

Designing a Home Office

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With a little planning and attention to ergonomic basics, you can easily design a functional, attractive home office workstation, one that not only looks professional but also maximizes your productivity and minimizes health and safety risks.
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Consider outlet sources.
When deciding where to position your desk and equipment, it is important first to consider where your electrical outlets and telephone jack are located.

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Put shelving within reach.
Place shelving within reach of your office chair and use it to hold all frequently needed items so that you won’t have to keep getting up in the middle of a project.

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Choose your chair wisely.
Sitting in a chair that is not comfortable for you can make for tired muscles and a long day. You chair should have a comfortable seat cushion, and your feet should sit firmly on the floor when you're seated.

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Don’t put your back to a window.
When working with a computer screen, placing your back to the window will place the computer screen in direct sunlight. To enjoy the sunlight and your computer, be sure to consider the window.

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Left-handed people beware.
Many workstations are designed for right-handed people, with filing cabinets and drawers placed to the right. Test your workstation before you buy.

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Avoid making your office too homey.
It’s fine to display a few family photos or a favorite houseplant, but for the most part, keep your workstation looking professional.

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