To increase safety in the workplace, The American Society of Safety Engineers recommends addressing the following:
 

A chair should have a five point star base for stability, an adjustable backrest (angle, height, and depth) that provides lumbar support and an adjustable seat pan (height, forward and backward, and tilt angle). If arm rests are provided, they should be padded, adjustable up and down, in and out and swivel (e.g., like a wrist rest). The edge of the seat pan should be at least four inches from the soft tissue area behind the knee.
 

The top of a computer display screen should be slightly below eye level (20 degrees).
 

A document holder that is the same height and distance from the user as the display screen should be provided when the primary task is data entry.
 

A keyboard should be detachable and adjustable to allow straight/parallel hand-forearm posture. This is often accomplished using a wrist rest. ASSE experts recommend that the height of the wrist rest should equal the home row key height and fingers on the home row of a keyboard should be approximately 0 to + 1.5 inches above the elbow rest height. The keyboard slope should not be greater than 15 degrees.
 

The desk or tabletop should allow leg room for posture adjustments for the seated worker while also providing a 90 degree angle of the elbow and the work surface. The same is also true regarding the elbow angle for the sit/stand and the standing user.
 

For lighting and glare the characters on the computer screen should be brighter than the screen background. Bright light sources in the peripheral field of the computer screen should be avoided. The computer screen should be positioned to avoid glare. By adjusting the window shades and moving or tilting the terminal can help avoid glare and screen reflections.
 

For posture the head should be tilted 15 degrees forward or less to maintain a vertical position. The elbows should be kept close to the body or supported. The lumbar curve of the back should be maintained. Feet should never be allowed to dangle and should always be supported.
 

Dry eye can occur because people tend to blink less when viewing monitors. Due to this, fatigue can also set in.
 

Floor surfaces should be in good condition, carpets not torn or frayed and be affixed to the floor or have slip resistance pads underneath them;
 

Avoid having heated surfaces such as coffee makers, hot plates and portable heaters in the office as they could trigger a fire;
 

Have a licensed and bonded electrician inspect the existing electrical system and upgrade it if necessary to assure the current protection and load will meet electricity demands;
 

Develop a fire evacuation plan (such as installing a ladder as an escape route if your office is on the second floor);
 

Use a hand held cart when moving heavy boxes;
 

Move desks closer to power outlets and phone jacks --- or just install new outlets, prohibit smoking and make sure fire extinguishers are acceptable for multiple exposures.