It's common for injury and illness to happen at work. Both can cost you and your employer time and money.
They can also affect how well you do your job.
In one study, more than half of the workers who used computers for at least 15 hours a week had joint problems in the first year of a new job.
Most on-the-job injuries are caused by:
Office ergonomics can help you be more comfortable at work. It can help lower stress and injury caused by awkward positions and repetitive tasks. It focuses on how things are set up in your office work space, such as:
They can also affect how well you do your job.
In one study, more than half of the workers who used computers for at least 15 hours a week had joint problems in the first year of a new job.
Most on-the-job injuries are caused by:
- Falls.
- Repetitive movements.
- The way you sit or stand (posture).
- Bending over, lifting heavy objects, or using pressure or force.
- Working with vibrating tools.
Office ergonomics can help you be more comfortable at work. It can help lower stress and injury caused by awkward positions and repetitive tasks. It focuses on how things are set up in your office work space, such as:
- Your workstation setup, how you sit, and how long you stay in one position.
- How you do a certain task, the kinds of movements you make, and whether you make the same movements over and over.
- Your work area, including light, noise, and temperature.
- The tools you use to do your job and whether they are set up to fit your needs.
