Ergonomics and Furniture
The subject of ergonomics is a major topic of discussion at work. For years it was not realized that there was a significant mismatch between the human and the physical requirements at work. Over the past 5 decades, this has resulted in millions of muscular-skeletal problems, loss of earning potential and worker inefficiency. This has all changed with the concept of ergonomics.
The occupational health and safety agency (OSHA) has been implementing programs that have required many industries and business to establish ergonomically designed furniture to prevent these skeletal injuries. Besides worker safety, what has become well known is that properly designed furniture is essential for health and prevention of diseases.
To implement OHSA polices, many companies have started to address the issues by starting to develop effective ergonomic programs like:
- making available adjustable furniture to prevent stress on the neck, back hands and legs
- giving employers breaks from repetitive work like typing making available custom designed ergonomic chairs which provide neck and back support
- allow for more flexible desks with more leg room, desks with easy access to the telephone, mouse and directory
Most of the ergonomically designed furniture has made a major difference in workers health and comfort. Today, almost every type of furniture is available to help reduce muscular-skeletal injuries for both the office and the home
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