Utilizing Ergonomic Office Furniture Is An Investment In Your Business

The average worker spends between 8 to 12 hours a day in the workplace; therefore having ergonomically designed furniture is ideal to optimize employee comfort and productivity. Being comfortable and safe in the workplace is a necessity, not a luxury, and both can be easily accomplished through the incorporation of ergonomic office furniture. Many businesses have discovered the benefits of utilizing ergonomics to improve the workplace, and keep their workers as comfortable and efficient as possible and so can you. Ergonomic furniture is widely available and doesn’t have to be expensive. Even existing furniture can be modified and/or outfitted to increase ergonomic effectiveness. Ergonomic workstation furniture should eliminate worker pain and discomfort, provide ease of use, and increase comfort, therefore resulting in increased production.

Work Chair

It can be argued that a comfortable work chair is one of the most important pieces of office equipment that any worker can have. Ergonomic chairs should provide support to every part of the body and reduce discomfort and over exertion. An ergonomic chair should provide cushion, support to the spine, arms, and feet and easy access to proximal office equipment. Ergonomic chairs should also be adjustable and rest on a movable leg base to allow for easy movement.

Monitor, Keyboard, & Mouse

Ergonomic workstations help to eliminate carpal tunnel syndrome and eliminate eye and muscle strain from repetitive movement. Monitors should be clean and placed between 18-30 inches from the employee and positioned to avoid glare from sunlight and internal lighting. The monitor should be placed directly in front of the employee and not tilted to avoid unnecessary movement and strain. When using a keyboard your arms should be relaxed and rest closely to your side. The mouse and keyboard should be at the same height and within close proximity to each other.

Work Desk

Your ergonomic desk should be large enough to accommodate all of your office equipment as well as your desk. Your monitor and desk should be the same distance from your chair. Any materials that are used often should be placed within easy reach, from an ergonomics point of view. The lower area of your desk should be able to accommodate your chair and legs (and a possible footrest). Document holders, desk laps, wrist pads, and keyboard trays are other ergonomic tools that may also be used to improve comfort and usability.

Utilizing ergonomic office furniture is an investment in the health of your employees and the future of your business.