WORKSPACE ERGONOMICS: DESIGNING FOR COMFORT AND EFFICIENCY

Understanding ergonomics

Ergonomics is a science of designing a workspace that fits the user’s needs, with the
aim of improving comfort, productivity and efficiency without being prone to injuries. It
is concerned with the understanding of the interactions among human and other
elements of a system. Without ergonomic designs people tend to have health
problems such as musculoskeletal disorders, eye strain and fatigue.

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Key elements of an ergonomic workspace

• Chair selection: it is important to choose a chair that supports the users natural curve of the spine and has adjustable features such as seat height, headrest, backrest. This ensures a personalized fit that can make your day-to-day life at work a bit more pleasing.

• Desk height: The height of your desk needs to be at a level that allows your
  elbows to be at a 90-degree angle when sitting and typing behind your
  computer. You should also consider using a height adjustable desk to alternate
  between sitting and standing.
• Monitor position: your monitor position is correct when the top of the screen is just below eye level, at about and arm’s length away. This ensures having a correct posture and prevents neck and eye strain.
• Keyboard and mouse placement: you should keep your mouse and keyboard at an arm’s reach. When using both of them you should keep your wrists straight and just slightly below elbow level which makes sure that you have good blood circulation in your arms. You can also consider using a wrist rest which can provide additional support.
• Lighting: there should be adequate lighting to reduce eye strain in your workspace environment. Consider using adjustable desk lamps to illuminate your environment without causing glare on your screens.
• Regular breaks: working for long periods can cause injuries so it is recommended that you incorporate regular breaks into your working routine. During those breaks you should stand up, stretch and walk around to improve your blood circulation.

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Benefits of ergonomic design

• Enhanced comfort: being comfortable allows employees to focus better on their tasks, which ultimately leads to improved job satisfaction.
• Increased productivity: a well-designed workspace leads to increased productivity as employees are less distracted by discomfort or pain.
• Reduced absenteeism: by preventing injuries and discomfort, ergonomic workspaces can decrease the number and frequency of sick days, which benefits both employees and consequently their employers.

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Conclusion

By creating an ergonomic workspace, you create the perfect conditions for
employees to maximize their efficiency and as employers show that you care about
your employees health which ultimately leads to a better relationship between the
two. By prioritizing comfort through thoughtful design, you reach just that. So
embrace the principles of ergonomics and transform workspace environments into a
haven of productivity and comfort.

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