Student computer workstations have often been overlooked by ergonomists due to their temporary nature of use. Since students usually work at these facilities for a short period of time, ergonomic issues are often overlooked. Four different labs in a university setting were observed for comparison of the actual setup with the “ideal” setup. Placement of the monitor, keyboard, CPU, mouse, and work papers were documented. Postures of students were also taken to compare with the “ideal” posture while working at a computer. Students observed rarely adjusted the setup of the workstation to fit the “ideal” standard.
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