Creating an Ergonomically-Optimized Workspace![]() Creating an Ergonomically-Optimized Workspace SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 - 11:45 AM The human body wasnot meant to be sitting, let alone hunched over all day. Unfortunately,office work can be largely composed of just that. Prolonged sitting willhave your neck, shoulder, back and other body partseventually screaming for relief. Working with computers only exacerbatesthe strain and pain, which can lead to repetitive motion injuries, pinchednerves and other health problems. There are ways toavoid or at least reduce all of this. Modifying your work environment into anergonomic workspace will make a major difference in employee health, comfortand company productivity. The computerscreen There are manyways to raise up a screen, from higher risers to adjustable arms. A screenraised to the correct height forces workers to sit up straight, whichis the way the head, neck and shoulders work best together. A screen thatis too low requires workers to slouch, hunch over and collapse inward ratherthan sit up with proper posture. Staring at screens all day can also leadto headaches, eye strain and other vision problems, so consider an anti-glareshield. Customizable chairis key Standing desks andergonomic desks A high table,podium or an adjustable drawing table can be used instead. Adjustabledesks can also be modified and altered to meet the needs of an employee orspecific job. It's not necessary to stand all day at your standingdesk to reap the benefits. There are a variety of furniture options, such askneelers to accommodate those wanting more support. Ergonomic desksare also easily available, which are scientifically designed to makeworking at a desk easier on the body. These desks encourage you to properlysit, position and maneuver yourself beneficial to your physique, especiallyover an extended time. Get up and move An alarm canbe set to remind workers they need to take a pause from theircomputer, stand up, walk around, stretch or otherwise move for a few minutes.Computer programs are also available that require someone to addressan alarm, and although a snooze option is offered, the screenwill darken or the computer will eventually lock up, encouragingyou to leave your desk for a moment. Most employees will soon seethat by getting up, stretching, moving about and walking even for a minute willfeel better an improve work efficiency.
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