The Value Of Ergonomics: How To Improve Ergonomics In Workplace
You spend the majority of your day at work. It is important that the space you are confined to for your livelihood is conducive to your health.
Ergonomics (or human factors) is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of the interactions among humans and other elements of a system. Poor posture can lead to many health issues including carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and low back pain.
An ergonomist applies theory data and design methodology in order to optimize human well being and overall system to ensure that the human interacting with the space is considered while making the design.
Ergonomics Improves Productivity
The best ergonomic solutions will often improve productivity. By designing a job to allow for good posture, less exertion, fewer motions and better heights and reaches, the workstation becomes more efficient.
Ergonomics Improves Employee Engagement
Employees notice when the company is putting forth their best efforts to ensure their health and safety. If an employee does not experience fatigue and discomfort during their workday, it can reduce turnover, decrease absenteeism, improve morale and increase employee involvement.
Having said that it isn't solely the responsibility of an employer to put employees an ergonomic environment, there are small things a worker can do each day to improve their work environment, take the strain off their back and improve their productivity throughout the day.
Here are five simple steps you can do to improve your work environment:
1. Sit in your natural posture
2. Place the Mouse and keyboard correctly
3. Screen placement
4. Adjustment of chair
5. Get up and move!
