{"id":4855,"date":"2018-12-10T05:57:29","date_gmt":"2018-12-10T13:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.knowledgecity.com\/?p=4855"},"modified":"2024-09-17T07:44:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T14:44:05","slug":"how-to-improve-office-ergonomics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-office-ergonomics\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Improve Office Ergonomics"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve probably\u00a0 heard the phrase \u201csitting is the new smoking.\u201d Thanks to the sedentary work environments of many white-collar professions, employees lack significant amounts of mobility during the day. The reality is that many adults spend around\u00a050 percent of their days sitting at work<\/a>, a startling statistic that can lead to increased risks of life-threatening diseases.\u00a0Many of these diseases and conditions (such as tendonitis, muscle strain, arthritis, heart disease and obesity) occur because of poor\u00a0posture, stiff chairs and repetitive motions<\/a>. The lack of consideration for office ergonomics often represents a massive blow to your business’s employee health. \"Focused Understanding office ergonomics<\/strong> According to the training materials from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration<\/a>, ergonomics is “designing a job to fit the worker so the work is safer and more efficient.” Workplace ergonomics are designed to help employees feel comfortable at work<\/a> by providing the right environment for employees to perform essential work tasks efficiently. Why\u00a0are office ergonomics important?<\/strong> Not only does a poor work setting affect employee health, it also\u00a0directly affects employee performance<\/a>, which can negatively impact a company’s bottom line. When an employee is constantly in pain at work, their focus on daily tasks and projects diminishes. The worker may also have to take time off to go to the doctor or take medical leave. So, what steps are necessary to provide employees with a comfortable, healthy work setup? How to improve office ergonomics<\/strong> The first thing you should do to improve office ergonomics\u00a0is getting\u00a0workers involved. Supply them with employee training<\/a> content that explains the\u00a0importance <\/a>of office ergonomics. The employee training content should provide them with guidelines on how to properly assess their office environment. Giving employees\u00a0resources to assess their current setup\u00a0helps them understand how to identify potential problems before they experience negative consequences. It also helps them get involved in the process of creating a healthy work environment. Addressing your office ergonomics<\/strong> Employees should assess work areas, as described by\u00a0WebMD<\/a>:<\/p>\n