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WELLNESS, PRODUCTIVITY & ERGONOMIC SOLUTIONS

“Because Work Shouldn’t Hurt”

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We believe that design is everything and we connect and protect technology in a way that looks good, feels good, works well, and makes sense.

As part of our ergonomic product range, we have leveraged our heritage as a highly successful technology brand, committed to innovative, functional products in order to fully integrate technology in to our ergonomic product portfolio.

Wellness & Productivity solutions will continue to play a major role in the workspace environment for years to come. At Kensington, we understand that today’s consumers are using new technologies, which bring new ergonomic challenges, and we want to address these with ergonomic products. Kensington, uniquely placed within Acco Brands offers a total solution, from trackballs, to foot rests and monitor arms, in a way that customers can immediately understand the benefits of an Ergonomic approach to work.

Contents

About Kensington

What are Musculoskeletal Disorders? Page 3

Stand up for your employees health Page 4

What are the benefits of a healthy, Page 5 ergonomic workplace?

Kensington Smartfit™ Comfort Colour Page 6

SmartFit™ explained Page 7

Rise to the Occasion Page 8-9

Rest Easy Page 10-11

Put your Feet Up Page 12

We've got Your Back Page 13

Stand up for your Health Page 14

Stand up for Productivity Page 15

About usSince 1981 Kensington have remained focused on creating products that are:

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD's) are injuries or pain in the body's joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons, and structures that support limbs, neck and back. MSD’s are amongst the most common, preventable injuries within the office workspace of today.

Musculoskeletal disorders account for nearly half of all absences from work, and a small investment in workspace ergonomics can not only prevent MSD's before they occur, but it can generate significant rewards in productivity.

By enhancing ergonomics within the workspace, the prevention of MSD’s reduces the total cost of injuries to businesses, and ensures employee comfort, productivity, and wellbeing.

Kensington provides a comprehensive global product portfolio, enhanced by our patented SmartFit™ comfort colour system, to enable users to prevent MSD’s before they happen-because work shouldn’t hurt.

11.8 Million missed work days in the UK can be attributed to MSD’s, costing £5.7 billion

1 Musculoskeletal conditions were diagnosed in 18% of US residents medical visits in 2014

Absenteeism caused by stress, MSD’s and workspace injuries totalled an average of 3.2 days per worker per year in Australia in 2014

30% of sick days in 2014 taken by workers in Germany were attributed to MSD’s

In France, 34,000 cases of MSD’s were compensated, with 7 million work days lost and a cost to society of more than €736 million

In any given year, 12- 14% of the Japanese population will visit their doctor for back pain caused by insufficient ergonomic equipment at work

*Medibank AU *2014 Report- Musculoskeletal diseases

Key Global Statistics

What are Musculoskeletal Disorders?

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Stand up for your employee's health

With the average employee spending 7 hours per day working at their desk, it’s really important that employers take the time to manage their wellbeing and productivity.

As an employer, you have duties under the workstation risk assessment EC directive to assess and take measures to control risks from work related injuries. You also have a duty to take reasonable care to ensure the health and wellbeing of your employees.

It’s time to act and get your employees working safely, in an environment that will enhance their productivity and benefit your organisation.

Can you really afford not to stand up for your employees health?

What are the benefits of a healthy, ergonomic workplace?

At Kensington, we have the opportunity to offer a total solution, across a number of categories, in a way that customers can immediately understand the benefits of an ergonomic approach to work. By implementing Kensington ergonomic products into the workplace, it can deliver a number of benefits, including:

Increased efficiency and productivity, with fewer sick days

Lower staff replacement and training costs

Reduced risk of litigation, with lower insurance/costs

Sick Days

Productivity

Staff Replacement & training cost

Litigation & Insurance

Are you taking risks with your employee's wellbeing and productivity?

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STEP 1 - MEASURE

With every SmartFit™ product, you will receive a hand chart in the box. This hand chart will assist you in finding your specific SmartFit™ colour to customise your fit.

How do you measure?

With your right wrist on the baseline of the handchart, lay your entire hand over the diagram. The tip of your middle finger will point to your SmartFit™ colour.

STEP 2 - ADJUST

The next step is to adjust the colour wheel on your SmartFit™ product to your specific colour, and you’re ready to go.

Not all SmartFit™ products have a colour wheel, please make sure you read the instructions to understand how to adjust each SmartFit™ product.

STEP 3 - FIT

The final step is to validate the fit of your SmartFit™ product at your workstation. As we make many different SmartFit™ products, please refer to the user guide in each product package for specific instructions.

Determine your personal fit in 3 easy steps

SmartFit™ Explained

Complying with ergonomic standards doesn’t have to be a pain. The Kensington SmartFit™ system eliminates the complication, confusion, and high cost of giving your employee's safe, comfortable ergonomic workstations.

Why SmartFit™? Our SmartFit™ products are quick and easy to set up, simply by adjusting your product using our ‘handy’ guide.

Our simple colour coded system allows users to adjust to the perfect fit in seconds, leaving you time to deal with more important projects.

What is your SmartFit™ Comfort Colour?

With every SmartFit™ product, you will receive a hand chart in the box. This hand chart will assist you in finding your specific SmartFit™ colour to customise your fit. With your right wrist on the baseline of the hand chart, lay your entire hand over the diagram. The tip of your middle finger will point to your SmartFit™ colour, and achieve the perfect fit in seconds!

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The tip of your middle finger will point to your SmartFit™ colour, and achieve the perfect fit in seconds!

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SmartFit™ Dual Monitor Arm

Product code: AC60900

• Arm is fully height and length adjustable and folds flat against a panel• Included laptop tray option lets you mount two monitors or one

monitor and one laptop• Pre-assembled for quick and easy installation• SmartFit System lets the user adjust for their ergonomic comfort in

seconds without specialist support

SmartFit™ Single Monitor Arm

Product code: AC60903 - Short Reach

Product code: AC60904 - Long Reach

• Arm is fully height and length adjustable and folds flat against a panel• Pre-assembled for quick and easy installation• SmartFit System lets the user adjust for their ergonomic comfort in

seconds without specialist support

SmartFit™ Easy Riser Laptop Stand

Product code: AC14936• SmartFit system provides a

customised monitor height adjustment in two easy steps

• Increases air circulation to keep your notebook cooler

• Padded inserts provide a secure, stable fit and keeps your laptop or ultrabook in place

• Up to 50 degree tilt angle

• Fits notebooks 12” to 17”

SmartFit™ Spin Station

Product code: AC26167• Maximise your desktop

space with this innovative monitor stand

• It is height adjustable to your personal SmartFit™ comfort color

• Patented: Lazy-Susan storage area allows for easy access to desktop tools

• Supports Flat Panel (LCD) monitors up to 40 lbs

TFT Stand Graphit

Product code: AC00600• SmartFit system lets you

adjust monitor height to your personal requirements

• Determine your SmartFit comfort colour, then set monitor height to match by snapping one or two risers into place

• Stand positions monitor in line with your eyes to help reduce eye and neck strain

LiftOff™ Portable Laptop Cooling StandProduct code: AC48679• Portable laptop cooling

stand helps keep your laptop running cooler, longer

• Stand lifts the laptop off its surface, promoting air circulation and reducing heat build-up

• Adjustable tilt and height let you position the screen to reduce neck and eye strain

• Lightweight and collapsible stand fits neatly into computer carrying case

Monitor Stands with SmartFit™ SystemProduct code: AC60089• SmartFit system lets you

adjust monitor height to your personal requirements

• Determine your SmartFit comfort colour, then set monitor height to match by snapping one or two risers into place

• Stand positions monitor in line with your eyes to help reduce eye and neck strain

Rise to the Occasion Kensington Monitor Arms

Kensington SmartFit™ monitor arms and stands work with any monitor to allow perfect

positioning, for a safe, comfortable and ergonomic workspace. Our exclusive colour coded

SmartFit™ system places the monitor at the ideal ergonomic height, reducing eye and neck

strain so that employees get more done, more comfortably. SmartFit™ monitor arms and

stands are lightweight, require little or no assembly, and can be set up by just one person. The

SmartFit™ colour bar re-adjusts in seconds, meaning that multiple users of the same

workspace can adjust for their own perfect fit- without the help of the IT manager.

Rise to the Occasion (continued)

Kensington Monitor Stands

Having your screen at eye level is such a better way to work. Our monitor stands help you

avoid hunching over while you work at your desk. You also reduce twisting to your spine and

overextending your neck, which can lead to back and neck problems.

Stands: Best Practice

• Ensure that when the monitor is placed

on to a stand it is at arm’s length away

from you

• Choose a height adjustable stand to

allow optimum screen position for your

personal comfort

• If you use two screens, position them side

by side, and at equal space in front of you

Monitor Arms: Best Practice

• The optimum viewing distance between

your face and the monitor is about 1 arm’s

length or 25-75 cm/ 12-30 in

• The top of the viewable area of the display

should be at your eye level and the screen

should be angled upwards towards you

• The image on screen should be flicker free

and free from glare and reflections

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Foam Wrist Rests & Mouse Pads

Wrist Rests

Product code: AC62383 - Black Product code: AC64270 - Blue

Mouse Pads Product code: AC62384 - Black Product code: AC64271 - Blue

• Provides extra comfort and support as you type or use a mouse, while ensuring a firm surface grip

• Weight and pressure are distributed evenly throughout their durable foam padding for maximum effect over prolonged periods

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Rest Easy (continued) Kensington Mouse Pads & Wrist Rests

Whether a wrist rest or mouse pad, Kensington comfort products relieve pressure while also

helping to put the body in the proper ergonomic position. Like many Kensington products,

some of our mouse pads and wrist rests are user adjustable, so that multiple users can adjust

the height and comfortably share a workspace in a hot desking environment.

Mouse Pads & Wrist Rests: Best Practice

• Position your mouse within easy reach, to

prevent over extending your arm

• Support for wrists and forearms reduces the

load on the upper limbs & shoulders as well

as unnecessary extension and flex of

the wrist• Sit upright and close to the desk, so your

mouse arm is not stretched

• Rest your fingers lightly on the buttons and

do not press them hard

Duo Gel Wrist Rests & Mouse Pads

Wrist Rests

Product code: AC62397 - Blue/Black

Mouse Pads Product code: AC62401 - Blue/Black Product code: AC62399 - Graphite 2 Tone

• Raises wrists to help maintain an ergonomically sound posture

• Gel pillow matches natural curve of wrist and hand for comfortable computing

SmartFit™ Mouse Pad


• Cool, soft and comfortable gel wrist pad

• Height adjustable to achieve ergonomic mousing angle

• Anti-microbial surface resists stains and odours

• Non-skid base for accurate mouse movement

Conform Wrist Rest


• Ambidextrous design allows right hand or left hand use

• Conform padding provides support while non-stick pads on base allows wrist rest to move with mouse for more comfortable use and continuous alignment

• Ergonomic wrist rest relieves pressure and keeps arm at neutral angle

Mouse Rest


• Gel pillow for optimal comfort and support

Keyboard Rest


• Adjustable height to fit your requirements

Rest Easy Kensington Mouse Pads & Wrist Rests

Our mouse and wrist pads are designed to help keep your keyboard lower than your forearm

to avoid you needing to bend your hand backwards when typing. Bending your hands

backwards can lead to nerve and blood vessel compression. Investing in a Mouse Pad or Wrist

Rest will prevent employees suffering from MSD’s such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or

Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI).

Mouse Pads & Wrist Rests: Best Practice

• Move the keyboard out of the way if it is not

being used

• Wrists should be straight when using a

keyboard, with elbows vertical under

the shoulder

• The mouse should be placed as close to

the wrist as possible

• Don’t grip your mouse too tightly

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Memory Foam Lumbar Back Rest with SmartFit™ System


• Unique shape supports and aligns your back

• Makes any chair ergonomic and comfortable

• Memory foam softens with body heat to mould to your back

Flex Clip Copyholder


• Easily attaches to laptops, TFT or CRT monitors

• Flexible gooseneck helps ensure comfortable document positioning

• Compact and portable design

• Small size slips into laptop cases for improved portability

• Sturdy clip securely holds documents in portrait or landscape position

Memory Foam Back Rest with SmartFit™ System


• Unique shape supports and aligns your back

• Makes any chair ergonomic and comfortable

• Memory foam softens with body heat to mold to your back

Comfort Back Rest with SmartFit™ System


• High density moulded back rest encourages comfort and promotes neutral posture

• Criss cross back straps provide easy, secure, and adjustable mounting

• Temperature and pressure sensitive foam moulds to the body's contours

• Universal design easily fits virtually all office chairs

We've got Your Back Kensington Back Rests

Kensington back rests help to reduce back strain while you work at a desk, providing comfort

and support for your spine and improving posture. Easily adjustable to fit almost any chair,

these are perfect for either your personal office workspace, or for those that are hot desking,

we offer easily adjustable back rests.

Back Rests: Best Practice

• Ensure that the back rest on your chair

supports your lower back while at

your desk

• The back rest of your chair should not give

and lean back separately from the seat of

the chair

• Make sure that you relax while maintaining

the correct posture

• If you do wish to lean back and relax, the

seat and back rest should lean back

together from a joint beneath your seat

• European legislation suggests that a foot rest should be made available to any worker who wants one - so ask for it!

• Keep the area under your desk free from clutter at all times

• Ensure that there is space under your desk to move your feet & legs freely

• Place your feet on a footrest to relieve the pull on your lower back

• When a footrest is properly positioned, you should feel light pressure under the front of the thighs

• Foot rests should be movable, but heavy enough to stay in place when feet are resting on it

• Ensure that the footrest is wide and long enough to allow you to change the position of your feet from time to time

SoleMassage™


• Invigorate your ankles and legs with the SoleMassage Footrest's exercising motion

• Height adjustable 7.5cm - 12.5cm and tilts up to 30 degrees

• Rocking mechanism helps exercise ankles and improve circulation

Put your Feet UpKensington Foot Rests

Kensington foot rests keep legs elevated for improved posture and circulation while you

work at a desk and help reduce pressure on the lower back. They are easily adjustable for

extra comfort, while there is a range of specifications available to suit individual

requirements. Kensington foot rests are lightweight, require little or no assembly, and are

perfect for either your personal workspace, or can be easily adjusted to fit those working in a

hot desking environment.

SoleRest™


• Contoured grip panels helps to prevent slippage

• Tilts up to 20 degrees for additional comfort

• Helps reduce pressure on lower back and alleviate discomfort from sitting

SoleSaver Footrest™


• Contoured foot grip platform

• Three tilt options (10,15 and 20 degrees)

SoleMate™

Product code: AC11992 - Tilt adjustableProduct code: AC11991 - Tilt & height adjustable

• Textured foot grip panel helps prevent slipping

• Tilts up to 20 degrees for additional comfort (SoleMate Plus with convenient lockable tilt control)

• Helps reduce pressure on lower back and alleviate discomfort from sitting

Foot Rests: Best Practice

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Stand up for your HealthCould you benefit from a Sit Stand Workstation?

If you’ve ever experienced pain or discomfort sitting for 30 minutes or less at your office

workspace, a Sit Stand workstation may help you. A Sit Stand workstation is a height

adjustable desk, that allows the user to adjust his or her working height quickly and easily to

suit their current task. In an ergonomic, well designed workspace, adjust-ability is necessary

so that the worker has the opportunity to choose from a variety of working positions, and to

change them frequently, allowing for freedom and flexibility to move around, and rest

working muscles.

Top of monitor at or just below eye level

Monitor at arm's length away

Upper arms close to body

Keyboard and mouse on same surface

Wrists straight and hands at or below elbow level

Table height should be at or slightly below elbow height

Head, neck, torso and legs are in line

Stand up for Productivity

Adjust-ability is a necessity in today’s working environment, and the Kensington

Sit Stand workstation allows you to convert your traditional office or home desk to a

stand-up workstation for greater comfort & productivity. At the touch of a button, the Sit

Stand Workstation allows you to smoothly transition from seated to standing positions. The

sturdy, adjustable column-mounted design clamps securely to desks 19.05mm (¾”) - 63.5mm

(2½”) to free up desktop space. Simply raise the Sit Stand Workstation using the convenient

handle, and once standing, use your computer as normal. To return to a seated position,

simply reverse the process! The patented SmartFit™ swivel arm moves in multiple directions

to suit work styles or move the unit out of the way for easy storage. Make computing

comfortable when working for prolonged periods because… Work Shouldn’t Hurt!

SmartFit™ Sit Stand Workstation


• Height adjustable monitor mount & keyboard tray to achieve ergonomic arm position

• Extra work surface saves space and moves with the workstation

• Pneumatic lift smoothly transitions from sitting to standing with the touch of a button

• Four pivot points allow for full articulation of arm

• Cable management channel for a clean look and uncluttered space

• Reinforced clamp and base securely attaches to desks19.05 mm (¾”) - 63.5mm (2½”) thick

• Fits radial desks

Best practice in setting the height of your sit stand desk

Watch the video here

EXAMPLE ONLY

Kensington and the ACCO name and design, Expert Mouse, Insight, Orbit, Pro Fit, SmartFit, and Wrist Pillow are registered trademarks of ACCO Brands. Contour, FlexClip, LiftOff, SlimBlade, SoleMate, are trademarks of ACCO Brands. All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Covered by one or more of US Pat. No’s D661,975; D660,682 S; 8,042,366; D651,889; 8,001,812; 7,997,106; 6,081,974; 6,317,936; 7,415,852. Lifestyle photos by Maurice Ramirez. © 2015 Kensington Computer Products Group. All rights reserved. K15_2364EU

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