Office ergonomics

The word “ergonomic” refers to office equipment that is comfortable and safe. Sitting for long periods of time at a desk can be harmful to your health. Statistics show that extended time sitting at a work desk can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle fatigue, neck and back pain, and a big range of other musculoskeletal disorders. Fortunately, in recent years there has been growing awareness to rethink how our offices are set up, with a focus on designing ergonomic office furniture that works in harmony with our physical needs. There are many solutions, such as contoured keyboards specially designed to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. Then of course there are office chairs, designed for increased lumbar support, which prevents muscle strain and back pain. Best benefits of ergonomic furniture Aside from the obvious health benefits, ergonomic furniture increases productivity in the workplace. Simply, the more comfortable the employee is, the better their output. On the other han...

By the end of this article, we will provide how the simple selection of an office chair can lead to drastic changes that will enrich your entire life. People who work out of a home office enjoy tons of benefits, including the freedom to outfit their workstation exactly as they want. In my case, I went for an Acer Aspire 15 inch notebook; dual 23 inch monitors; wireless mouse and keyboard; streamlined office desk. As you build out the ultimate home office, know that the one element that will tie the whole thing together is a good office chair. Why spend thousands of expensive computer equipment and then sit in front of your desk on a $30 chair? 2006 saw an exciting innovation in chair technology when DX Racer came out with a series of racing-inspired ergonomic computer chairs. In recent years the benefits of these chairs have begun to dawn on the working class - modern chairs with similar design, conservative colors and posture support that will lead to wide-ranging health ben...