Ergonomics - keeping comfy & healthy at work By Vien007 On Health Tips

Ergonomics - keeping comfy & healthy at work

 

Office ergonomics: Your how-to guide

Ergonomics is the science of adapting the job to the worker. Many aches, pains and injuries are preventable when ergonomic principles are applied.

A comfortable work space can help you feel your best at work. Give your work space a makeover with this guide to office ergonomics. By WWW.Mayo Clinic. COM Staff

 

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If you sit behind a desk for hours at a time, you're not doomed to a career of neck and back pain or sore wrists and fingers. Proper office ergonomics — including correct chair height, adequate equipment spacing and good desk posture — can help you stay comfortable at work.
Ready to give your work space a make-over? Here’s your

Office ergonomics: Your how-to guide Just 3 of them

Chair
Adjust the height of your chair so that your feet rest comfortably on the floor and your knees are about level with your hips. If your chair doesn't offer lumbar support, place a cushion between the curve in your lower back and the back of the chair.

Key object positioning
Keep key objects — such as your telephone, stapler or printed materials — close to your body to prevent excessive stretching. Stand up to reach anything that can't be comfortably reached while sitting.

Posture
Center your body in front of your monitor and keyboard. Sit up straight, keeping your thighs horizontal with your knees and at about the same level as your hips. Keep your forearms level or tilted up slightly.

Still more from Mayoclinic.com, they say There are many factors that can contribute to pain, fatigue, and

injury in the office, just keep these three tips at the back of your mind and voila, you are office ergonomics ready.

The Dr.s on doctor orders are next and they have more to talk about on office Ergonomics, but remember your posture,object positioning and chair are key factors to consider when it comes to office ergonomics.

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