The productivity of the workplace is dependent on a safe and healthy workplace. It is important for my employees to take care of ergonomics. Businesses of all sizes should strive to create a work environment that is pleasant to work in. Extreme cases of physical injury can be caused by poor ergonomics.
Calendar - Calendar Regardless of how well the enterprise designs its workspace, every employee has to make sure their own workstations are correct. If an employee does not sit upright at their desk, then you can't buy the most expensive chairs, desks, and equipment.
October is National ergonomics month, so let's talk about ways to make your workplace better.
As far back as ancient Greece, ergonomics has existed. Hippocrates described in detail how a surgeon's workspace should be laid out. The first meeting of the ergonomics society in 1949 was where the termergonomics was born.
All the way to 2003! The Human Factors and the ergonomics society proclaimed October to be National ergonomics month. Information and services are being provided through grassroots activities at colleges and universities. In addition to teaching, networking, and providing resources to clients and the general public, safety professionals and ergonomics can promote the science, applications, and profession.
The importance of ergonomics in health cannot be underestimated. Stress can be caused by awkward postures, extreme temperatures, or repetitive movements. Over time, they may lead toMusculoskeletal disorders as a result of this.
Employees who are happy and healthy are more productive. This can help retain employees. The resources that would have been wasted if turnover had been higher would now be saved.
There are several methods used in ergonomics. Less bending is needed if the surface height is adjusted. Users should replace their telephones with headsets to reduce neck strain. Long periods of sitting in an uncomfortable position, such as typing with bent wrists, won't cause muscle strain if the computer is set up correctly.
There are more ways to implement ergonomics than there is room to list them. They all try to prevent strain on the person doing work so they can work longer.
When it comes to ergonomics, a good working posture is the number one priority. They should maintain a neutral body position with a relaxed posture and not be required to reach too far at certain angles.
Office workers should sit with straight, parallel, and inline hands. The head should face forward without turning left or right.
If employees stand straight at their work stations and their arms and wrists are neutral, standing may be good for their health. Standing is a good way to counterbalance sitting.
If you repeat the same movement continuously, you can experience strains. The recommendation is to do more than one task at a time. If job rotation or alternating tasks can't be done during the shift, it's best to include several rest breaks.
Simple exercises can be done during breaks to prevent muscle tension.
Melanie Pinola writes about the importance of your workspace's ergonomics, how efficient and safe you can work at your desk and with your computer. Setting up your environment to keep you healthy and avoid problems such as repetitive strain injury is what it is about.
Ensuring that your desk is at the right height is the way to go. You should ideally be able to type on the keyboard with your arms and hands. Your legs should fit under the desk and your feet should be straight on the floor. Pinola wrote that you will want to be able to comfortably cross your legs under the surface.
You could also visit the workspaceplanner. If you enter your height, it will tell you the best fit for your desk.
Adjusting your desk height isn't the only thing you should think about.
After assessing either you or your employees needs, introduce and provide suitable safety equipment that promotes safe postures, facilitates lifting heavy items, and prevents common Musculoskeletal Injuries.
There are a few examples.
If your job involves lifting, make sure you have the proper lifting techniques and training. Lifting with your back muscles is not advisable. Lifting with your knees is the best way to go.
After looking at a computer display for a long time, eye fatigue can be seen. Workers should look at something more than 20 feet away every 10 to 20 minutes if they want to reduce strain on their eyes.
From the clock on the wall to the tree outside the window, anything can be done. The eyes will adjust when they switch to a distant object.
People tense their muscles for long periods of time when they are in a stressed out job. It is possible for those with pressure to complete tasks faster to skip breaks or strain themselves to use proper ergonomics in order to complete tasks on time.
Make sure your workers don't get stressed out. Providing information, training, and control over how their workstations are configured to reduce the amount of stress caused by ergonomics is a must.
There are ways to destress if you aren't in a leadership position. You can do these exercises at your desk.
Cindy Zielinski is an occupational therapy supervisor and lead for the MHealthy ergonomics awareness program. There are a lot of things in our homes that we can use to make adjustments to our workspace.
Don't forget to keep moving no matter where you're working. Every 30 to 60 minutes try to get in some type of movement. It's a good idea to set an alarm or timer.
If you take care of yourself and your ergonomics, you will be more productive.
Thank you!
October is ergonomics month
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