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We were recently forwaded an article that addresses many of the issues we are frequently asked about; what should I look when buying an office chair?
If you are like me who spends a major part of life working on desk, then I suggest doing a little shopping for an ergonomic desk chair. You might argue that you already have a desk chair, so what’s all this “ergonomics”?
Think about your poor back and neck. When you sit for hours together on our desk chair, you give a tough time to your back. This results in backaches and stiff back.
Ergonomic furniture in general and ergonomic desk chair in particular is tailor-made for comfort and ease. You will forget what pain is, once you start using ergonomic desk chairs. Ergonomic products are the best friends for your back and neck because they are designed keeping in mind your body and its contours. Ergonomic chairs keep your spinal chord straight and reduce your fatigue drastically. This, ultimately, enhances your productivity.
In a recent report published in the U.S. We are informed of how ‘Technology has brought huge advances in the power and capability of the machines which support us in our work. The human machine evolves at a somewhat slower pace. The result: workplaces which can at times resemble medieval torture chambers, at least as far as our necks, eyes and hands are concerned! The adaptation of machine to man is the concept of Ergonomics. Ergonomic products seek to enhance the interface between technology and the human form. Ergonomics attempts to identify the physical points of stress, and then minimize or eliminate that stress through superior design of workstations.
The economy of ergonomic improvements is reported in case studies in Swedish companies. Poor workplace ergonomics and related musculoskeletal problems were already known and had caused repeated sick-leave periods at the companies. Expenses associated with certain preventive activities were accounted for the financial effects. When costs were compared to gains, the improvements appeared to be highly profitable. (Kristina Kemmlert, Solna, Sweden)
There are still a lot of people who do not realize that the body pains they bear are often attributed to the bad ergonomics in the office. According to ergonomics, no matter how healthy a person is, once he or she is forced to work using office products with bad ergonomics, he or she can develop a world of medical problems such as upper and lower back pain, leg, hip, and neck pain, as well as severe headaches and migraines. (Tomer Harel, How Ergonomic Office Products can Improve your Life)’
There are no set-in-stone rules for office ergonomics, we’re all individuals and as a result, what constitutes an ergonomically correct workstation set up for one person, will not be suitable for the person on the next desk.
It’s important to set up your workstation to suit you, and ensure that you apply the same rules should you work from home, or the office hot-desk.
To reduce the risk of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and avoid any adverse health symptoms, aches, pains or strains you need to ensure that you arrange your workstation correctly. It only takes a minute to apply the basic principles, so there should be no excuse!
Ergo Journal has the following tips for helping you reduce the risk of computer related injuries, which may be attributed to workstation layout.
Maximize Your Investment in Ergonomics
ErgoExpo is the most important event of the year for professionals looking for new ways to reduce workplace related injuries, improve productivity, and grow the bottom line.
More Important Than Ever Before …
And ErgoExpo is your best opportunity to learn how ergonomics will:
- Protect Your Scaled-Back & Aging Workforce
- Improve Safety, Efficiency, Morale & Productivity
- Reduce Absenteeism & Workers’Comp Costs
- Boost Your Organization’s Profitability
Gain a Competitive Edge with Ergonomics
The ErgoExpo speaker faculty and advisory board understand that it’s “all hands on deck” right now — no matter where you work. Trim workforces must perform at peak capacity. Every employee needs to work safely and efficiently. Injuries must be avoided to keep productivity up and costs down. What you learn at ErgoExpo will deliver that and more with approaches you can immediately use at your workplace!
The Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 has been designed to allow the hands and wrists to operate in a more natural alignment.
The ‘gull wing’ design features a 14-degree gable, a natural arc and a curved key bed, bringing the keys closer to the fingers to reduce reach and unnecessary movement, while encouraging a more natural typing position.
The Wacom Bamboo Pen & Touch combines the features of the manufacturer’s touch pad with the comfort and precision of Wacom’s ergonomic pen, replacing the need for a mouse.
As the video demonstrates, it is likely to be of particular benefit to designers or professionals from creative industries.
The design of the Microsoft Arc Mouse combines the comfort of a desktop mouse and the portability of a notebook mouse.
The Arc Mouse folds to 60% of its fully expanded size using a strong metal hinge. Folding the mouse so it is completely closed also automatically turns it off.
Workstation Safety Plus, the award-winning e-learning program from Cardinus Risk Management, is now available in 12 languages.
Workstation Safety Plus helps companies achieve display screen equipment (DSE) compliance whilst reducing injuries and injury-related costs. Improvements have been made to the Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish products, as well as the UK, US and Australian/NZ versions of English.
Businesses which actively promote employee wellbeing improve their financial performance, according to new research.
Analysis of FTSE 100 employers by Business in the Community (BITC) found that companies which took steps to improve health and wellbeing of their staff delivered a 10% boost to their financial performance on average in 2009, reports Personnel Today.
The study, carried out in conjunction with Ipsos Mori, found that 37 firms which reported against two or more measures on wellbeing – such as creating a happy and engaging work environment – demonstrated a total shareholder return of 61%. The remaining FTSE 100 had an average return of 51%.