Use screen savers that activate within a maximum of 15 minutes of no keyboard or mouse activity.
Use the (CTRL+ALT+DELETE [Enter]) or (Windows key + L for windows XP) locking function to lock your workstation immediately. It's very easy to get pulled into impromptu meetings and auto-locking helps mitigate the risk of an unattended workstation.
There's no simpler way of accessing someone's account than by just using their unsecured workstation. Lock it when you leave it.
How long would you want a burglar in your home?
Your workstation is like your house, LOCK IT WHEN YOU LEAVE