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Ergonomics
is the study of people and their working conditions - Much time
is spent in an office environment, using computer desks & workstations,
office
chairs & other office
furniture so it’s important to ensure the maximum comfort
and efficiency in your office.
Office Working conditions should be designed around the employees
themselves & remember that prevention is better than cure. When
buying new office equipment and office furniture, take your time
and research well, keeping your employee’s needs foremost.
Putting
Ergonomics into Practice
Matching the office workspace to the comfort needs of your employees
is the basic tenet of ergonomic
practice. By creating an ergonomic office you can reduce the potential
of your workers developing physical problems, which effect productivity
and attendance. Well
designed offices with carefully chosen office
furniture is a positive step for the health and morale of your
employees.
Office
Seating
Every day, hours will be spent sitting in your office chair so the
more money you are able to budget on good office
chairs the better. It’s design will affect the way you
work and for how long. When choosing office chairs, take into account
how long you will spend in it at any one time and the total length
of time every day. Look for comfort, adjustability and finish. Modern
office chairs cater for a wide range of uses – from typists
chairs & operators
chairs to executive
leather office chairs. Ensure that the office chair you buy
maintains the correct posture. Height adjustable office
chairs help to maintain the correct level of the user in respect
to the office
desk and the computer keyboard.
Office
Desks & Office Workstations
The basic idea is that the office
Desk or computer workstation
should be fully adjustable, mobile and versatile. Every person is
different and will have different needs.Important elements are desk
height, shape and size. Ensure that the user is sitting directly
in front of their monitor, whilst maintaining comfort and a distance
of at least 25 - 30cm from the eye to the screen.
Make sure there will be enough desk space for all necessary items.
There should also be plenty of room to adjust the computer monitor,
keyboard and mouse in order to adopt a comfortable working position
and correct posture.
Hands will benefit from using wrist rests for the keyboard and mouse.
These can be either gel or foam and will help prevent RSI (Repetitive
Strain Injury).
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