Kamis, Februari 21, 2008
Catch Up with the Trend-Go Ergonomic!
If you want a more productive workforce and freedom from unnecessary medical and insurance expenses, then the answer is 'Yes'. You will find ergonomics a worthwhile investment, with savings made in terms of decreased absenteeism, time wasted, medical costs and employee turnover. You can also look forward to a more motivated and creative workforce. You will be amazed by how simple improvements on the physical arrangement of your office can do wonders for your business.
So how should you get started with your ergonomics efforts?
Arrange desks and seats the proper way.
Computer users are most vulnerable to risks of acquiring cumulative trauma injuries (work related upper limbs disorder). One best way to prevent this is by paying attention to your employees' desk and seat arrangements. You can start by keeping the monitors at the employees' eye level. The desks should be conducive to this kind of arrangement. This will keep the employees' heads over their shoulders, a good position for avoiding strain on the neck, back and shoulder.
Also, you must provide chairs that give the lower back the support that it needs. Chairs must be just the right height so that the employees' feet reach the floor. This is important for providing support to the body's overall weight.
Position keyboards the right way.
You should position keyboards in a manner that allows employees' wrists to remain straight as they spend long hours working at the computer. As shown by research, bending the wrists too much when doing repetitive tasks increases pressure in the carpal tunnel, causing serious injuries.
Do not allow stress to set in.
How do you manage stress? It's simple-take a break. Instruct your employees to leave the computer for fifteen minutes after two hours of work. They should also take little breaks within the hour. Allow them to get up, stretch their limbs for a bit or simply take the time to close their eyes and relax.
Allow them to take hold of the reigns.
A work environment that encourages employees to take control tends to be more stress free. You should encourage employees to speak up and to voice out their opinions and ideas. Also, you should encourage camaraderie among employees.
Cultivate a healthy lifestyle among the employees.
The best way to stay productive and free from injury remains the same-staying healthy! Remind your employees of how they should eat well, get enough sleep and live a well-balanced life. Encourage them not to skip breakfast and to take vitamins. Remind them that taking care of their own selves will not only help them with their jobs, it will also help them stay young and look attractive.
Many benefits await you with your ergonomics efforts. It may actually be a more worthwhile project than costly software and technological innovations. And what's great about it is that you don't have to shell out big bucks for great returns.
As you can see, it's not a hot trend for nothing.
The author, Jason Cheney, is a small business entrepreneur with a keen interest in furniture and the Amish.
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