24/02/2022
Ergonomics are not just for corporate settings… 🖥
While someone might not know it when they see it, ergonomics is the science of designing and arranging things so that people can interact with them efficiently and safely. It’s also called biotechnology, human engineering, and human factors. So why should you care?
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When a workspace — whether that’s an office, home office, vehicle, etc. — doesn’t allow an individual to work easily, efficiently, and safely, it can cause all sorts of problems, from reduced production to serious injuries. Most people can recognize when something just “fits” like a well-tailored piece of clothing or a car where the seats are comfortable and all the buttons are perfectly placed. Likewise, when something seems a little off, it adds a level of discomfort. Maybe it’s a desk that’s too high or low or a chair that hurts your back if you sit in it too long.
You need to evaluate where you work and adjust your ergonomic situation accordingly (not your posture). The most common injuries are repetitive strain injuries caused by constantly performing tasks in awkward and uncomfortable positions.
Hopefully you sat up a little straighter, readjusted your sitting posture or better yet, got up and moved whilst reading this
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