A computer accessory used traditionally on cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitors to reduce the amount of light reflected off the display.

Eyeglasses with two distinct prescriptions. The lower portion typically tends to be of a stronger prescription used for closer reading.

The Comfort Zone refers to the concept of arrange your work tools to maximize your comfort and efficiency. Important items are placed closer to the user for quick and easy access.

A keyboard that has incorporated all functional keys into a smaller area than is typically found on a standard keyboard. The number pad, arrow keys, and additional function keys are either removed or incorporated to the existing main alpha-numeric keys to create a smaller keyboard.

A display feature on computer monitors controlling the apparent luminance level difference between colours and shades.

A position that causes a downward slope.

Glare caused by light shinning directly into the eye, impairing vision.

An abnormal condition affecting the body.

A workstation accessory used to improve ease of reading/reviewing paper documents.

A lack of energy or a sense of tiredness from physical or mental work.

An uncomfortable bright light impairing vision.

An office accessory for the telephone that allows the user to use both hands without forcing the user to adopt a bent neck or raised shoulder.

Glare caused by light reflecting off a surface into the eye, impairing vision.

The force absorbing pads found between each vertebrae in the spine.

An assistive workstation device that allows the user to reposition their keyboard surface (usually in height and angle.

The area of the lower back above the hip bones but below the lowest rib.

A brief (1-2 min.) rest or change in activity allowing for physical or mental recovery.

The line or (saggital) plane running through the centre of the body splitting it into two equal halves.

A monitor accessory used to adjust the height of the monitor to better suit the user's needs.

These are injuries and disorders affecting muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves.

Two lines running in the same direction at an equal distance apart, never coming together or growing apart.

A position that causes the user to lean back.

These postures aim to minimize stress on the spine and reduce the risks for MSDs while working at a computer.

The image quality of a monitor that allows the user to distinguish to between objects, colours, or light intensities.

Perpendicular, 90 degrees from the horizontal.

The collection of bones making up the neck and back, extending down to the tail bone.

A weight or experienced force that is maintained in a fixed position over time.

To pull, under tension, to the structural limits. Typically associated with muscle or tendon strain, where the muscle or tendon is pulled to the point of discomfort or injury (slight to severe tearing).

External or internal forces that create pressure on a system.

The soft tissue connecting muscles to bones.

The force created by pulling an object in opposite directions.

The direction aligned with up and down.

The component of your desk or workstation on which you perform your work tasks. These tasks may include typing, using the mouse, writing, or reading documents.

The space in which work is performed. This may refer to the immediate work area, or to the entire space designated to a particular user to perform the majority of expected job demands.

The furniture comprising the writing surface, storage, and dividing walls designated to a particular user at any given time.

A keyboard/mouse accessory that allows the user to wrest his/her palms comfortably during periods of rest from typing or mousing.