Legal requirements for laptop computing

By European legislation, employers are obliged to take proper measurements to prevent physical discomforts among their employees.

Separate from the screen the keyboard needs to be both tiltable and freely movable to allow a comfortable working position avoiding fatigue in the arms and hands. In addition one must be able to increase the height of the screen by placing a support underneath the monitor. The document holder requires to be stable, adjustable, and positioned so as to minimize uncomfortable head and eye movements.

These guidelines do not only apply to desktop computers but also to laptop computer stations.

Scientific Research
Studies in Sweden and the Netherlands show that working with the BakkerElkhuizen notebook stands results in: 17% increased productivity, 21% increased comfort, 32% decreased neck torque.

Compact keyboards, like the S-board 840, also help reduce the distance a user has to reach for operating the mouse and allows a more comfortable body posture.

The mouse can be positioned right in front of the right shoulder, which facilitates a better posture of the right arm and shoulder.

 

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