By Yavira Marte Ergonomics is the science of adjusting your work environment to fit your body and make it most comfortable. The work area should be large enough to accommodate you and allow full range of motion. Standard furniture cannot accommodate everyone so adjustments may be needed. The computer monitor should be at or just below eye level when seated upright. Continuous computer work can cause issues in the shoulders, elbows, forearms, wrists and hands if the workstation is not properly set up.