If reducing work place stress and looking after yourself is a priority start with your desk.  Bad office ergonomics and long hours of sitting in front of computer screens can lead to joint pains. It’s time to start on paying more attention on how to sit and work correctly.

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Start with your chair. Does it provide good lumber support? It should have a 5 castor base and features should include adjustable seat height, back rest and arms. Not only should the back move up and down but you should be able to adjust the rocker so you can sit slightly back, taking pressure off the hips.

Chair height is important to reduce over stretching. Your arm should form a 90 degree angle just above desk height. Don’t make the mistake of lowering the chair so your feet can reach the ground. This only causes your arms to overreach. If your feet are not stable on the ground a footrest will be required.

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Next, your head! Did you know the average head weighs around 5kg? Do you slouch or look down a lot? If so, you are putting incredible strain on your neck, shoulders and back. Making sure your screen is positioned at the right height is very important. Sit up straight, look straight ahead – your screen should be at least an arms length away and your eyes should land at the top of the screen.

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Asides of the working stations, there’s some few points that you have to concern too in your office working station.

Take Screen Breaks! In every hour, spend at least 10 minutes not looking at your screen. Try to alternates your tasks. Break up screen time with filing, meetings, old fashioned paperwork, phone calls. When you stare at a screen your blink rate is considerably reduced. Micro breaks: Every 20 minutes look away from the screen and blink 20 times to refresh the eyes.

Every employee who uses a screen for more than 1 hour in their everyday work is legally entitled to an ergonomic assessment and also the right to an eye-test.

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 Stand up as often as you can. Sitting for long hours is unhealthy and  puts a lot of strain on your body. If you are ever given the option  of a height adjustable desk that you can use in standing position take it. More and more offices are introducing standing desks and feedback from employees is great. If you do not have a standing desk, set a reminder to stand up every hour and stretch.

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On side notes, if you are interested on owning a good ergonomic task chair, you know where to find us.

HALLNING (used to be known as Ergoworld) Pacific Place Mall 

3rd Floor No.18 | Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD)
Jl.Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52-53 Lot 3 & 5, Jakarta Selatan 12190, Indonesia
M: +62 81314234561 T: +62 21 57973256 | F: +62 21 57973258