When you think of injuries happening on the job, professions like construction work or heavy equipment operation might come to mind. It may surprise you that you can do a lot of damage to your body by having an office job. Sitting too much during the day in an unsupportive chair, slumping over, constantly typing, and holding your head in strange positions are just a few ways aches, pains, and injuries can occur.
The best way to combat uncomfortable desk life is to invest in quality ergonomic products for your office space. Ergonomics is the science of designing the workplace while having your employees’ health and wellness in mind.
Here are five ergonomic products for your in-office or work-from-home employees that will boost their overall happiness and productivity.
Sit-Stand Desk
The human body isn’t designed to stay seated for long periods. A sit-stand desk can have long-term health benefits for employees. Standing while working will help fight aches, injuries and improve cardiovascular activity around the body.
Mice
Improper mice use can cause many painful injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injury. Ergonomic mice are built around a natural holding position that keeps the wrist in a more comfortable straight line, preventing injury.
Keyboard
Normal keyboards require you to angle your wrists in unnatural positions, resulting in damage to tendons and ligaments over time. An ergonomic keyboard will relieve your fingers and wrists of any discomfort from unnecessary stretching and can increase your overall efficiency.
Footrests
An ergonomic footrest keeps the body upright, preventing the legs from hanging uncomfortably. It can increase blood flow and circulation, lowering the chances of leg pain, stiffness, and developing varicose veins or blood clots.
Office Chair
When we sit down, considerable pressure is put on the spine, leading to long-term back problems. Not everyone can be comfortable in the same chair. Some people need extra lumbar support or a bigger arm rest. Accredited Rehabilitation Consultants can make your employees custom seating to fit their individual needs.
These five ergonomic office products are a great start to adhering to the special needs of your workers, but there is other ergonomic equipment out there too. A professional ergonomic consulting firm has a variety of services to help assess your employees’ specific needs. Call (323)930-6599 to contact an ergonomic consultant and take the first step in bettering the work environment of your office place.
