Sloping work surface

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Application

Staff who do large amounts of reading at their desk or proof read may find themselves suffering from sore shoulders or a stiff neck. In these cases bringing the material from a flat desk up to the worker on an angle may be helpful. This reduces neck 'craning' and helps prevent strains.

Variety of Uses

Reading	Writing	Sketching
Drafting	Portable lectern

Sloping work surfaces are made as a bulk order by the University's Maintenance Section and can be purchased individually at cost price through the OHS Unit. They are 300 x 300mm in size.

Ergotilts are the commercially produced sloping work surface. They adjust through a range of height settings and incorporate a book or page holder.

Ergotilts are available in three sizes:

Sizes

410 x 490mm small

410 x 800mm medium

600 x 800mm large

Ergotilts are available from:

8351 0666

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Last updated:8 November 2004