Ergonomically Friendly Office

By: Alyssa and Taylor

Establish Office Hours

• You can’t over work yourself• Staying on the computer too long can strain your eyes• Consistent sleeping schedule • Splitting work between colleges

Proper Lighting

• Ergonomically Friendly lights• Won’t cause eye strain• Natural lighting as well • Energy Efficient

Work Space and Storage Requirements

• Desk with storage built in• Saves space• Easy access• Secure and protected• Provides a less cluttered office space

Mat Under Chair

Floor mats will protect your hard wood floors and your carpet from damage from the computer chair

$35.95

Floor and Wall Colours

Having Neutral coloured walls and floors will be easy on your eyes. No strain will be caused and you will be free from head aches.

Neutral colours can include light browns and greys.

$6.99 per pint of paint

Computer Chair

Having a proper computer chair will enable you to move around easily in your home office. It will Provide comfort for you during your work hours. Your back will remain pain free and you will have proper posture. It is also adjustable for any height that is required.

$48.82

Large Desk with Available Storage

Space

A desk that can store files and materials would be ideal for a home office. It saves space in the room because all of your files are stored inside the desk instead of a separate filing cabinet.

$1499.99

No Smoking Sign

Simple reminder to respect the office area within the home. Protect people from the dangers of smoke and keep your files safe from possible fire hazards.

$1.98

Mouse Pads

Proper mouse pad to ensure that your wrist is comfortable while using your home office computer. This will prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.

$9.99

High Performance Computer

Having a computer that constantly loses your files or consistently runs slow can cause a lot of stress. To avoid this you can buy the iMac computer. It is reliable and the screen is adjustable to work with the height of your desk. It has a reputation for not getting viruses. $1299.99

Summary and Total

All together this cost $2,910.70 which is in our $5000 budget so we created a ergonomically friendly office for a cheap price. You can do it too!

To make an ergonomically friendly office we chose to follow three tips. They are to establish office hours, have proper lighting and have the proper storage requirements

The products we purchased for the office are computer chair mat, neutral wall paint, proper computer chair, a large storage space desk, a ‘no smoking’ sign, a mouse pad, and a high performance computer.