Creating the optimal set-up at your desk provides a more efficient, comfortable and productive space. Technology has made us more efficient at communicating with people across the world as well as keeping connected with colleagues based in other offices or indeed those home-working. We must though not sacrifice our physical comfort by sitting bent over the laptop or PC for hours on end or slouched forward in a poorly fitted chair.
Ergonomic and Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments can be carried out with the employee at their desk or work-station. During these assessments recommendations and solutions are made for changes relating to desk set-up, furniture, work equipment and practices of the individual and any special requirements e.g. an employee with a disability. Professional help suggesting the most cost effective equipment to purchase if required is made and if applicable
advice on return to work plans. A written report outlining the findings and detailing the recommendations are provided. Any issues reported to the employer.
The article linked below on Office Ergonomics by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors is an insightful piece and includes eye-opening statistics that research has shown that effective office ergonomics interventions on average reduce the number of musculoskeletal problems by 61%, reduce lost workdays by 88% and reduce staff turnover by 87%. The Cost:Benefit Ratio is on average 1:1.78 with a payback period of 0.4 years
Note use of ergonomic chair, separate keyboard and mouse, laptop on riser, top of screen at eye-level, clutter-free desk.
Note use of separate keyboard and mouse, laptop on riser so top of screen at eye-level, clutter-free desk.
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Creating the optimal home workstation provides a more efficient, comfortable and productive space. Whilst working from home, we must though not sacrifice our physical comfort by sitting bent over the laptop or PC for hours on end or slouched forward in a poorly fitted chair.
Ergonomic and Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments can be carried out with the employee at their desk or work-station whether at the office or at home. During these assessments recommendations and solutions are made for changes relating to desk set-up, furniture, work equipment and practices of the individual and any special requirements e.g. an employee with a disability. Professional help suggesting the most cost effective equipment to purchase if required is made and if applicable
advice on return to work plans. A written report outlining the findings and detailing the recommendations are provided. Any issues reported to the employer.
