Ergonomic Office Workstation Assessment By Ergoworks
Ergonomic Office Workstation Assessment Presented by Marnie Douglas from Ergoworks www.ergonomics-ohs.com.au Marnie appears on Sky News discussing the importance of Ergonomics in your office. Employers who dont take the need for ergonomic workstations now place themselves at risk of workers compensation claims for Repetitive Strain Injury and more. For employee satisfaction and a reduction in injuries resulting from long hours sitting at a computer, an ergonomic workstation assessment is crucial for your office. Until you have a professional assessment, there are a number of steps you can take to minimise risk of injury for your employees. The following steps are recommended as a minimum 1) Ergonomic Mouse There are a number of options on the market at the moment. There are a huge array of products all offering different positives and negatives. Its important to try a number of options to see which suits you best. Some people find that using 2 mice on a computer can be very beneficial in reducing the strain on one arm. While others find that a roller ball mouse is helpful as it means less movement is required by the extended arm. 2) Ergonomic Keyboard Again – there are a wide variety of products available on the market. There are many keyboards that now have a variety of features that place less strain on the arms and wrists during long term use. Also ensuring that your keyboard is placed the appropriate distance from the body will assist in reducing strain. 3) Ergonomic …
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