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The science of ergonomics is focused on designing work environments to
fit the worker's need for comfort, health and safety. Here you can
understand how you can create a pleasant and healthy work environment
for you, for your employees or for your business. So, are you working
comfortably?
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| Essentials of Ergonomics |
Practicing good ergonomic principles provides many benefits including
physical, mental and financial. Not only can it help you to work more
comfortably but it can also help reduce the risk of work related
illnesses like repetitive strain injury and other muscular-skeletal
disorders. The good thing is that it is easy to assess your work
station or desk area and make any adjustments necessary to keep you in
the comfort zone. For businesses, assessing your employee’s
workstations and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment is also a
legal requirement – so understanding ergonomics makes sense for
everyone!
Ergonomics--A Quick Introduction
Good Ergonomics Make Good Economics
Make Yourself Comfortable!
Assessing your workstation
To make it easy for you to review your computer workstation, Fellowes has created an
interactive assessment which will help you to identify any potential "hotspots"
and also guidance and solutions. The online assessment is free and will only take a few
minutes of your time but it will help you to ensure that your workstation is comfortable,
safe and a good environment to work in. Click
here
to begin your assessment.
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| Creating a Comfortable Work Environment |
Lighting, room temperature,
cleanliness... understanding the importance of these and other factors can help
determine how comfortable and productive you are at work.
Take Control!
Keep It Clean
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