Need Of Office Ergonomics To Work Comfortably!

In the latest work environment survey, it is declared that 34 percent of the employed men and 38 percent of the employed women are suffering with jobs involving strenuous work postures.

Proper workstation assessments are recommended to reduce the possibility of strain at work.

These assessments are important for every new employee, every time you move desk or at least every 2 years if you work in the same space for a prolonged period of time.

To reduce the strain you need to consider 5 key areas:

Eye position: Keep your monitor in proper position so that your eyes are at the suitable level with the top of the monitor frame.

The muscles in your upper body may get tighten if you lean forward or tilt your head to see your monitor screen. Your body gets strained to hold in that awkward position.

Use of a monitor stand will help to keep your neck and body in a normal position. To reduce the stress on your eye muscles place a screen filter on your computer.

Neck position: Avoid awkward neck movements and also avoid leaning forward towards the monitor. Select correct monitor height by using monitor stand so that your monitor frame should be at eye level.

Use copy holder to place documents in an ergonomically correct viewing position. By doing this you can reduce your eye and neck strains. [Ergonomic Monitor]

Back position: Avoid sitting in the same posture for long periods of time. Without foot and back support, sitting in a chair for long time can lead to improper blood circulation, back discomfort and overall fatigue.

Usage of foot rest can raise your leg position and reduce the strain on your legs and back. [Ergonomic Seating]

Forearm, wrist, and hand position: While typing, avoid bending hands up to the wrist. Wrist would be at a similar height to the keyboard and mouse. Always keep forearms parallel to the floor.

Use wrist rests to prevent the pain and stiffness from typing and using a mouse. Wrist rest minimizes pressure points and keeps neutral wrist position. It provides ultimate comfort.

Leg and feet position: Sit in the position to ensure that there should be adequate space from the back of the knee to the seat pan. This space should be a minimum of 50mm.

Use correct seat height, thighs should be parallel with the floor, feet flat and knees level with the hips. If your office chair does not adjust to provide you better support then use a backrest to maintain correct position.

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