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==Health and safety== [[File:Computer Workstation Variables.jpg|right|thumb|Diagram modeling a positioning scheme for seating, viewing, and hand placement]] Some research has indicated that the placement of computer desks in an office environment can influence workers' happiness and productivity.<ref>{{Cite journal | last1 = De Croon | first1 = E. | last2 = Sluiter | first2 = J. | last3 = Kuijer | first3 = P. P. | last4 = Frings-Dresen | first4 = M. | title = The effect of office concepts on worker health and performance: A systematic review of the literature | doi = 10.1080/00140130512331319409 | journal = Ergonomics | volume = 48 | issue = 2 | pages = 119β134 | year = 2005 | pmid = 15764312 | pmc = | s2cid = 21812038 }}</ref> Having an appropriate chair increases comfort and can reduce work-related injuries and pain.<ref>{{Cite journal | last1 = Van Niekerk | first1 = S. M. | last2 = Louw | first2 = Q. | last3 = Hillier | first3 = S. | title = The effectiveness of a chair intervention in the workplace to reduce musculoskeletal symptoms. A systematic review | doi = 10.1186/1471-2474-13-145 | journal = BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | volume = 13 | pages = 145 | year = 2012 | pmid = 22889123 | pmc =3552974 | doi-access = free }}</ref>
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