Ergonomic Office Products: Fixing More Than Just the Pain in Your Neck
Lost time due to repetitive strain injuries is costing businesses. Some expert insight and simple modifications to common work habits can reduce time off, improve staff morale and save money for your business.
In the last couple years, we’ve all had to adjust the way we work. For many, that has meant taking a fresh look at office ergonomics. Whether you work in the office, at home or anywhere in between, the costs of poor ergonomics add up. If the idea of repetitive strain injuries (RSI) isn’t enough to convince you of the merits of office ergonomics, the financial costs associated with healthcare and missed time are enough to make any manager take notice.
A survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor reported that employees suffering from repetitive stress injuries incurred in the workplace took a median of 23 days off work, while those who experienced a slip, fall or trip took 7, and those exposed to harmful substances took just 3.
What’s more, repetitive strains resulting from office work are often easily corrected with just a small adjustment to the way we work. On the other hand, interventions are sometimes needed which involve the use of ergonomic chairs, height-adjustable desks, keyboard trays, monitor arms and other ergonomic office products. Taken together, the costs associated with these measures are only a fraction of a single office RSI.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), repetitive strain injuries are the nation’s most common and costly occupational health problem, affecting hundreds of thousands of American workers, and costing more than $20 billion a year in workers compensation.
If you suspect that stiff neck is due to the way you work, a good place to start is an ergonomic assessment from a certified ergonomist. They will assess your workstation and habits against a checklist of best practices for office workers and recommend ways to improve the way you work. Here’s a brief overview of what to look for when assessing office ergonomics:
The Case for Investing in Ergonomic Office Products for Your Team:
The health and safety of your staff is integral to the success of your business. Moreover, investing in office ergonomics doesn’t just boost morale, there is real evidence to suggest it is a sound financial investment as well. Research in the US has shown that for every dollar invested in an ergonomics intervention strategy (e.g. RSI prevention), in an office environment, there is a return of $17.80.
Helping Ease Pains and Strains One Ergonomic Office Chair at a Time:
We’re 100% committed to helping our customers create a comfortable, productive workplace. That’s why we offer an office ergonomics program to help you discover the right combination of products and practices to eliminate repetitive strain injuries.
Ergonomic Assessments
We‘ve partnered with a local certified ergonomist to offer ergonomic assessments in office settings. These intensive sessions evaluate your office employees’ work style and habits and offer real solutions to prevent work-related injuries for office staff.
How it works:
1) A certified Ergonomist visits your workplace and conducts a thorough assessment of your workspace along with commonly performed tasks.
2) The Ergonomist prepares a report based on OSHA checklists to identify risk factors for cumulative trauma injuries.
3) A set of recommendations is presented, outlining changes to be made in practices as well as any ergonomic products that can assist to mitigate your specific risk factors.
Chair Trial Programme
With all the styles, options and features available in modern office chairs, choosing the right one can be challenging. That’s why we created our Chair Trial program – an easy way to find your perfect seating match.
How it works:
1) Choose a chair from our most popular office seating options.
2) A member of our team delivers it to your workplace.
3) Try it out for 1-3 days, using it the way you would on a day-to-day basis.
4) At the end of the week, we’ll pick up the chair and one of our furniture experts will get your feedback on the trial.
5) Order your very own chair of the same model, or choose another option based on your needs.
Ergonomic Products Catalogue
Our office ergonomics program includes a catalogue of ergonomic office products approved by a certified ergonomist to help with many of the most common issues that arise from improper office ergonomics. With dozens of options including ergonomic desks and chairs, monitor arms, keyboard trays, mice and more, we offer a comprehensive selection of products to help with all your ergonomic needs.
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