Project Description
ERGONOMICS IN THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Did you know 74% of workers experience pain at their desk a few times a week?
We look at ergonomics as designing the job to fit the worker, not forcing the worker to fit the job. Investing in an ergonomically designed office is not only great for your business, but it also has many benefits for your team.
Health
With employees spending at least 8 hours a day sitting at their desks, it is important to keep their health at the forefront of the office design. An ergonomically designed office boasts a plethora of health benefits, including:
- Reduction of office related injuries, such as musculoskeletal and repetitive strain injuries
- Reduction of factors that could be costly to your business:
- Distraction
- Decreased productivity
- Health issues
- Sick days
- And providing an ergonomic chair will support with the following:
- Better posture
- Comfort
- Reduced risk to neck problems
- Reduced risk of back pain
- Reduced pressure on hips
- Support the spine and other bones
- Keep joint and tissue in a natural position
- Are customisable to fit each users’ needs
Well-being
We know the well-being of your employees is one of the most important factors when planning your ergonomic office and companies who take care of their employees will benefit from:
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- Lower levels of absenteeism
- Fewer employee compensation claims
- Lower recruitment costs
- Reduction in staff turnover
The use of computers amongst office workers has massively increased over the past decade but with screen filters, you will be able to control the screen glare in any environment to help avoid eye strain.
The wrong temperature could be detrimental to your employee’s. If it is too hot, they may become unable to concentrate and if it is too cold, they may be too stiff to work. Having temperature control in the office allows you to find the perfect working temperature.
Productivity
The key to any business is productivity and by creating an ergonomic office, you’ll be reducing any barriers that may reduce this. It will allow your employees to work with less distractions, reduce stress levels and help maintain focus ensuring quicker responses and fewer mistakes being made.
Although noise may not seem to be a large contributing factor in ergonomics, this small but crucial element can have a large impact on your employees. Noise control in the workplace can help your team concentrate more by ensuring there are fewer disturbances.
Ergonomics in the office includes more than just the desk your employees are sat at. Ergonomic software is available that will monitor how much your team have been using their computers. It will prompt them to take a rest break at appropriate intervals and suggest simple exercises.
