There are several reasons to do a little research on ergonomics in the workplace, not the least of which is learning more about the requirements and standards of the Department of Labor and OSHA. When you know what is expected of you, designing your office environment will be a lot easier. If you suffer from information overload and need professional help, Humantech, Inc. is the nation’s largest workplace ergonomics consulting firm. Human Performance Ergonomics™ is Humantech's proven and unique approach to effective, efficient, and sustainable ergonomics programs. They also offer Human Performance Ergonomics^TM manuals on a variety of topics, including Applied Office Ergonomics. 

Do your homework... or let someone else do it for you. Either way you'll come out ahead in designing your work space to be "ergonomically fit"!