Ergonomics is about designing tasks to fit people rather than people having to conform to tasks. It's the science of fitting an environment to a person's needs. Ergonomics increases efficiency and productivity while reducing discomfort and injury. Ergonomics is about designing for human use.
Movement is the key.
Movement is a key tenant of ergonomics. Switching between sitting and standing at a height-adjustable desk is the most practical way to increase your movement while still working at your desk.
Ergonomic Demonstration
Increase profitability while making employees healthier
Back pain is often caused by too much sitting and a lack of healthy movement.
Use Healthier employees will save a significant percentage in missed workdays and overall reduced productivity due to injury.
A growing body of research supports the benefits of ergonomic furniture. These include boosting productivity, preventing adverse health conditions.
The Ultimate Guide to Great Office Posture
1. Keep feet about shoulder-width apart and support some weight on balls of feet
2. Keep knees slightly bent and tuck in stomach to prevent back from slouching
3. Position earlobes so they are inline with shoulders
4. Stand tall and pull shoulders slightly back
1. Rest feet flat on the ground
2. Adjust seat height to keep upper legs at least 90 degrees away from the body. Ideally position hips slightly above knees, if that's comfortable for you
3. Adjust backrest lumbar support of chair to support lower back. Ensure seat isn't pushing against back of knees.
4. Pull shoulders back and position earlobes so they are inline with shoulders
