Fit 4 Work: The Ergonomic Design
What is ergonomics? Short definition: ergonomics is the science of designing a workplace to fit a worker’s needs. By keeping an eye on the ergonomics in the workplace, an employer can provide a safe and healthy environment with minimal risk of a worker’s injury.
The benefits of ergonomics in the workplace range from employee physical well-being to improved productivity and efficiency.
Ergonomic practices can improve the health of your employees by reducing work-related injuries, most often caused by lifting heavy items, bending, reaching overhead, pushing or pulling heavy loads, working in awkward body postures and performing the same repetitive tasks over and over again.
Optimize the workstation in order to reduce discomfort and create less tension for the employee. Adjust the workstation to fit your height and improve your overall work environment with ergonomic chairs, keyboards and better lighting to help reduce straining of the eyes, neck or shoulders.
Ergonomics can help reduce employee fatigue and stress with stretching and breathing exercises, as well as, encourage workers to change postures frequently or take short breaks.
Ergonomics in the workplace has also lowered insurance costs by reducing the risk of employees suffering from work-related injuries and illnesses.
So, if you’re a firefighter, a dental hygienist or a stock clerk, there are many possible ergonomic solutions that can be implemented in your workplace to reduce, control and eliminate the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, as well as, improve your work efficiency. Success begins when you are FIT 4 Work and implement an ergonomic design in the workplace.
