In considering the overall workstation design, we must start with an analysis of the tasks which need to be performed there. No amount of ergonomic furniture can solve a situation where there is simply insufficient space. For example, as computer technology has been introduced into some offices, the computers or their terminals often have simply been placed onto existing desks, thus using up a large proportion of the space which is still needed for clerical tasks. The "paperless" office is still a long way from being achieved, so it is usually necessary to design for both keyboard.
