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Ergonomically Speaking

An important way to recognize your employees for the long hours at their desks, on their computers, and on their cell phones, is to bring in an ergonomic expert to make sure that each employee is physically positioned for maximum comfort and minimum risk of injury. When it comes to furniture and furnishings, one size does not fit all. Poorly designed or positioned office furniture and equipment can lead to discomfort, muscle strains, accidents, and injury.

The areas that need specific attention in many offices include chairs, keyboard positioning and angle, height and angle of the monitor, positioning of the mouse and mouse pad, telephone placement, and height of the desk.

It is rewarding for employees to see that you recognize this fact and are taking action to deal with it. There are experts who can assist you, and you can find them through your workers’ compensation carrier and some of the major office furniture manufacturers.