WHY PRACTICE ERGONOMICS?
Office Ergonomics: The human body was not designed to use a computer for any significant period of time. When an individual is using a computer, they are usually forced to maintain an awkward, unnatural posture while performing repetitive tasks. These tasks include typing on a keyboard, clicking on a mouse, moving your mouse, staring at a monitor and remaining stationary for hours at a time. The study of ergonomics seeks to identify the potential causes for injury that results from the above tasks and develop methods and products which reduce the risk of Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). Failure to take ergonomic considerations into account can result in increased stress, discomfort, muscle fatigue and eventually serious injury if you use your computer more than 2 hours a day (at home or work). What does this mean for you? • Reducing discomfort & stress, and increasing productivity and quality • Reducing sick time • Benefit to your overall health What can ergonomics mean to an employer?
