Ergonomics & Productivity Gains
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Facility management, procurement & IT managers all have a variety of reasons for demanding monitor arms over traditional plastic stands or even the commonly-used telephone book.
Increasingly, the desire to use a monitor arm is becoming a decision around ergonomics, productivity and need to get more from your real estate investment.
Space maximisation – better use of desk real estate
The use of modular monitor arms allows you to reduced desk depth from 800mm (31.49 inches) for CRT monitors or LCD monitors on a plastic stand to 600mm (24 inches). The results – greater space utilisation. With a modular monitor arm, the user can easily swing the monitor out of the way when not in use freeing up space for other tasks such as meetings or creative thinking. The effective footprint of the monitor is therefore eliminated.
As bench styled desking systems become increasingly popular, additional users can easily be added or subtracted by relocating existing users, thereby reducing the need to invest in more desking. Flexibility is the key and this is where the benefits of a modular system are truly appreciated.
Mininise OH&S risks and increase productivity
Why ergonomics? For as long as most of us can remember, technology has been advancing at a stunning pace and the results have been tangible. We have put men on the moon, can fit entire databases of music into our back pocket and have devices in our cars that make it so we never have to ask for directions again. Unfortunately, the price of progress is often paid with bleary eyes and aching backs.
Enter the concept of ergonomics – the adaptation of machine to man. Ergonomic products are designed to enhance the interface between technology and the human form. Ergonomics is the science of identifying the physical points of stress and then minimize or eliminate that stress through superior design.
Modular monitor arms ensures LCD monitors are placed at the ideal height for different users (the top of the screen should be just below eye level) allowing the correct posture to be achieved. This will result in a reduction in neck and back related injuries. The ROI can be significant and achieved within months of the initial investment.
Supporting research
Numerous reports & research provides greater evidence of the need for monitor arms. These include:
