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RECOMMENDATIONS:
• Adjustable Worksurfaces:

Tables
Keyboard trays
Mouse bridges

• Seating
• Monitor Supports
• Wristrests
• Keyboards
• Mice/Trackballs
• Footrests
• Headsets/Phone Rests
• Document Holders
• Laptop Supplies
• Books
• Gloves
• Office Supplies
• Lab Supplies
• Task Lighting
• Break Program/Timer
• Glarescreens
• Self Care Products

For detailed information about avoiding repetitive strain injuries in the laboratory, along with further product suggestions, please read our series of articles on Laboratory Ergonomics.

Antifatigue Matting & Insoles
Pipettes
Footrests
Keyboards
Grips

Antifatigue Matting and Insoles.

Mats in front of standing workstations are critical for back injury and leg fatigue prevention. Price varies according to length, width and volume.

Air-cushioned mats
Lab Safety Supply
Many different types available.

Cushion Trax Floor Mat
Ergo Source
A hi-tech safety surface safeguards against slippage. A Hi-cell, super compression sponge base relieves fatigue and enhances productivity. The self-extinguishing, non-flammable composition is chemical, oil and grease resistant.

Ultra Sponge Mats
Consolidated Plastics Company

- 100% closed cell PVC sponge offers proper leg and back support preventing the achiness associated with tired and strained muscles.
- A full 5/8" of extra thick anti-fatigue sponge gives additional comfort and support enhancing worker productivity
- Industrial grade ribbed surface pattern provides durable texture and excellent traction
- Fully beveled mat reduces trip hazards and improves safety
- Resistant to many common fluids and chemicals
- Perfect for industrial work stations, service counters, work stations, assembly lines, and cashier stands

Insoles People who must spend a lot of their day standing, especially on hard surfaces, often experience leg, ankle, and foot pain. One option is floor mats, which are detailed on the Lab Supplies products web page. Another option is to use high quality shoe insoles, which are essentially floor mats that can travel with you! We recommend MegaComfort memory-foam insoles which have received extremely favorable reviews in a survey we conducted. Order by shoe size: MegaComfort $21.28 including shipping http://megacomfort.com/orderonline.html or Cube Solutions $18.00 (408) 378-6270	MegaComfort Memory Foam Insoles

Electronic Pipettes. To minimize hand strain use lightweight magnetic assist pipettes. Several models for different applications.
Rainin Instrument Company
Ovation BioNatural pipettes: VistaLab Technologies, Inc.

Footrests. Supporting your feet while standing for long periods or sitting high on a stool helps prevent back pain. Your knees should be eve with or slightly lower than, your hips while you are sitting. Alternate feet being supported by the footrest while standing.
Height and Angle FootRester. (215-WIDE) $108, Source 1

Keyboards
USB (with PS/2 adaptor) Flexible Keyboard Silicon rubber based flexible keyboard impervious to most liquids and oils, and acid and alkali proof. Washable. Full keyboard with keypad. Compatible with Windows 98/2000/Me/XP. $18, PC Parts Collection
USB/PS2 Foldable Silicon Keyboard (Evoluent KB-3) Full-sized silicon keyboard folds, wraps, or rolls to fit into your laptop case. Washable and spillproof, so good in environments with liquids and food. Windows Vista/XP/2000/98, and Mac compatible. $52.00, Source 1 Ergonomics

Grips
EZgrip $3.00/3 pk. EZgrips can be used with any pencil, pen, or pencil-like tool in industry, microelectronics, and medical/dental environments as well as office use. Like the ResQ pen and the EZgrip pen shown above, the patented rubber grip requires no gripping action when a finger is placed on the ridge on top. The rubber composite can be cleaned and chemically sterilized. For larger tools, the grip can be cut along the back, forming the grip around the tool or marker. Friction will usually hold the grip in place due to the light pressure required when using the grip. Available from www.dextek.com