Monitor Supports
Recommended Monitor Risers
Monitors are often placed too high, low, or off to the side depending upon the furniture and computer hardware purchases. Monitor Supports can help reduce neck and upper back pain by placing the monitor in front of you at a more appropriate height. Adjustable monitor stands are recommended for shared workstations.
The monitor height should be set so that the top of the screen is at or just below eye level. The natural line of sight is about 15 degrees below horizontal. This represents about a five inch drop from an operator's eye height at a distance of 20 inches. Looking up or down too much will strain the eyes and neck muscles.
Should a monitor be too high, remove any items under it, such as the computer in the case of PCs (typically a monitor by itself will not exceed a user's eye height). The table may be lowered if the height adjustment is separate from the keyboard, however, proper keyboard positioning must not be compromised by adjusting the table height for the computer screen.
Where the screen height is too low, the table may be raised if separate adjustments can be made from the keyboard. Quick fixes such as placing telephone books or unopened reams of paper can raise the monitor to an acceptable height. Various fixed height and adjustable height monitor stands and arms are available from multiple sources.
Exception
Bifocal wearers often tilt their heads back to read the screen which also causes neck strain. The monitor screen could either be lowered, or the operator should see a doctor about special VDT glasses.
297 High Street, Dedhan, MA 02026
(800) 225-2610, Fax: (800) 437-2966
Easy Vue Adjustable Monitor Arm
Estimated Price: $52.95.
Affordable arm lifts monitor 4", 5" or 6" above work surface. Base fully rotates and platform tilts and swivels to enhance viewing. Holds monitors up to 40 lbs. with base up to 12" x 12". Extra-sturdy clamp fits desktops from 5/8" to 3" thick and with at least 2" overhang.
Monitor Mate
Estimated Price: $189.00.
Helps raise or lower your monitor to a comfortable working height with just the touch of your fingertip. Ideal when there is more than one user at the same computer. After the desired position is reached, counterbalance holds that position until you move it again. Infinitely adjustable from 3-3/4" to 10-3/4" above your desk Holds monitors weighing from 15 lbs. to 35 lbs. with base up to 12-3/4" wide. No clamps or hardware required.
Anthro Technology Furniture
3221 NW Yeon St., Portland, OR 97210
800-325-3841 or 503-241-7113
Adjustable desks and accessories.
Ergonomic Logic, Inc
205 Vista Blvd., #101, Sparks, NV 89434
(800) 527-6600 or (702) 331-6001, Fax (702) 331-9060
European-design office chairs and workstation accessories including monitor stands, articulating arm supports, and foot rests.
Ergonomixx, Inc.
1208 4th St. Santa Rosa, CA 95404
800-639-5720, Fax 707-547-1702
ErgoIntegrator - integrated keyboard, document, and monitor tray with software training.
1789 Nomood Ave., Itasca, IL 60143-1095
(630) 893-1600 or (800) 955-3344, Fax: (630) 893-1648
6960 West Ridge Rd., P.O. Box CC, Fairview, PA 16415-0829
(800) 458-0552 or (814) 474-1565 Fax: (814) 474-2129
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Monitor Lift
The lift adjusts to the weight of your computer monitor to allow fingertip height control.
4150 B Place NW Ste 101, Auburn, WA 98001-2449
(253) 941-9155 or (800) 874-8527, Fax: (253) 941-9197
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(416) 293-8221 or (800) 973-2739
Fax: (416) 293-8242 or (877) 516-0269
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Adjustable Monitor Risers
Adjustable monitor risers are used to position computer screens at the proper level so the user can reduce neck tension and musculoskeletal stress.
Most often, monitors are too low or too high, propped up on phone books or CPUs, forcing the user to extreme positions often resulting in chronic pain and injury.
Stackable Monitor Riser
This 4-in-1 adjustable monitor riser can lift your monitor 1 3/8" as a single platform and 2 1/2" as a double platform. You can also double-stack all four components to raise the monitor as high as 2 3/8" and 5".
Gas Lift Monitor Riser
This adjustable gas lift monitor riser holds up to 55lbs, moves smoothly for quick and easy adjustments and rotates 360°. It comes with desk clamp kit so you can get set up right away.
SIS Human Factors Technologies, Inc.
55C Harvey Road, Londonderry, NH 03053-7414
(603) 432-4495, Fax (603) 434-8456
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Tables, printer stands, monitor arms, copyholders, forearm support and footrests.
1530 SSW Loop, Ste 111, Tyler, Texas 75701
(800) 678-2629, Fax: (903) 510-2978
VuRysers
Estimated Price: $35.70 per box of 6.
Low-cost way to lift monitor to the ergonomically correct height to help reduce neck pain. Constructed from high-impact putty-colored molded plastic, 11-1/4 x 11-1/4" x 1-1/8" thick. Stacked they provide 1" of lift each. Typically, users need to lift monitor several inches above the work surface. Holds up to 180 lbs.
VuRyser 2
Estimated Price: $26.58 per box of 3.
Low-cost way to raise monitor to correct height and utilize the desk space underneath. Each riser is 2"H, has an open face and stacks onto other risers, including the VuRyser #22007866. Stores paperwork in spaces, just like a desk basket organizer. High-impact putty-colored molded plastic. 11-1/4" x 11-1/4" x 2". Holds up to 125 lbs.
VyRyser 3
Estimated Price: $59.95 per box of 3.
Great for larger monitors. Helps you organize your work surface. Holds paper, envelopes and diskettes. Also ideal as a printer stand. 17" x 15" x 2".
77 Digital Drive, Novato, CA
(415) 884-2311, Fax (415) 884-2392
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