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Office Ergonomics Articles
Office Ergonomics for Proactive Safety and HR Leaders
Ergonomics is about making sure the work environment fits the worker — not the other way around. The goal of office ergonomics is to design office workstations so they fit the worker and allow for a comfortable working environment. Learn more in our tutorial on office ergonomics for proactive safety and HR leaders.
Ergonomics of the Office and Workplace
Back pain is one of the most common work-related injuries and is often caused by ordinary work activities such as sitting in an office chair or heavy lifting. Applying ergonomic principles — the study of the workplace as it relates to the worker — can help prevent work-related back pain and back injury and help maintain a healthy back.
Ergonomics and Wellness Guidelines and Tips
This resource page on the ErgoTron website has several interactive tools to plan for workplace wellness in the office environment.
What’s the Best Office Posture?
According to this article on EHS Today, the quest for the ideal sitting posture in the office has been replaced by an emphasis on alternative postures, movement and mini-breaks.
Truth vs. Myth: Is Using an Exercise Ball to Replace Your Office Chair a Good Idea?
In the latest installment of our Truth vs. Myth series, we explore whether or not it’s a good idea to replace your office chair with an exercise ball. Click the link to find out more.
