Companies aim for high production at low cost. This would result in the highest profit for a company. For many companies this is just a mirage. This is because the "low cost" of the company usually translates into a "high cost" for the employees. This high cost translates to lower quality workplace items, lower wages, fewer benefits, etc. These costs create a disrupted work environment. Companies understand that the more efficient their workers are, the more productive their business will become. Although this will require a lot of money at first, the result will be extreme success. There are many different things in the workplace that increase stress and injuries. They range from lifting heavy boxes to typing too much on the keyboard. This article will focus on the principles of ergonomics in the computer workstation. According to the Board of Certification for Professional Ergonomists (BCPE), the definition of ergonomics is a body of knowledge about human capabilities, limitations, and human characteristics relevant to design. Ergonomic design is the application of this body of knowledge to the design of tools. , machines, systems, tasks, jobs, and environments for safe, comfortable, and effective human use." (BCPE, 1993) In the average computer workstation, employees are subject to over a dozen hazards. There are two factors that can prevent it: the formation of good work habits and ergonomically designed computer workstations. We will discuss these precautions throughout the document certain parts of the body that cause damage to tendons, nerves, muscles, and other soft tissues of the body If these injuries are not treated immediately, permanent damage may occur. Some common results of RSIs that are not resolved immediately are injuries such as carpal tunnel, tendinitis, tenosynovitis, DeQuervain syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, etc. All of these can be prevented by using good work habits and ergonomic engineering. Typically, ergonomically designing a workstation would cost around $1000. This expense could be eliminated by forming good work habits. This is essential for the safety of computer terminal employees. There are numerous precautions that can be taken into consideration when dealing with a computer workstation. We will discuss six of them. First, the whole body must be relaxed. The correct posture is shown in Figure 1. Notice that your arms and thighs are parallel to the floor and that your feet are flat on the floor. Also note that the wrists are not bent in any way. This is one of the most damaged parts of the body when