Every year, there are thousands of people receive compensation for some form of injury that occurred while on the job. The cost of these injuries as well affect to company productivity and the company’s cashflow.
For any business, it is crucial to minimize the injuries as possible. The average office employee can expect to spend an average of 8 hours per day in a chair. This refer to using the right working stations and tools to prevent any damage to the employees. In the case of office workers, that means utilizing the correct right chair that will assist them in preventing backpain or any damage that relate with sitting too long. If this is not an ergonomically designed chair it can easily lead to some form of repetitive stress injury.
By starting an ergonomic life to work and environment, this will improve the productivity, comfort and definitely to prevent stress and injury. Here’s why you need a good ergonomic chair in your daily life.
Impact of the Correct Ergonomic Office Chair
The correct ergonomic chair can not only reduce potential damage, but when coupled with specific training, it can also increase worker output. Studies indicate that an adjustable chair combined with ergonomic training let to a reduction in orthopedic damage. Further research found that worker productivity could be increased as much as 17.5% by simply providing workers with the right chair and training.
These are things that should be self-evident. While many employers seek to cut material costs by using cheaply manufactured goods, this is actually damaging in the long run. Statistics don’t lie. Time after time research points to quality ergonomic chairs as being one of the key differences between happy, productive workers, and costly workers compensation claims.
Creates a Comfortable Work Environment
Sitting behind a desk all day can be grueling for the body and mind. Thus being comfortable is essential in working place especially in high stress rate environment. Most importantly, invest in a quality office chair.
TIPS: Before you buy, sit in the chair. Make sure that it fits you well, that the arm rests are comfortable, and that you have proper back support. Also, look for a chair with adjustable height so that you can sit properly in front of your desk, but still rest your feet on the floor.
Prevents Stress and Injury
Being stationary for long periods, constantly looking at computer screen, working and typing in long hours will create stress for the body and mind especially when it becomes repetitive.
By owning a good ergonomic chair, it helps a lot as it asissts in preventing stress and injury if do the following :
* Make sure that your feet touch the floor at a 90 degree angle. If your feet cannot touch the floor, then use a footrest.
* Sit with proper posture by using a comfortable, quality desk chair that will support your back.
* Use a wrist rest in front of your keyboard and a mouse pad with a wrist rest, in order to reduce strain on your wrists and arms.
* Make sure that your computer monitor adjusts to a viewing angle that is at eye level.
Now here’s all the reasons of why a good ergonomic chair is essential. Not only enhancing quality of work but also improving the quality of mind and body!
Source :
1. Why An Ergonomic Office Chair is Important at Work, https://ergonomicchaircentral.com/why-ergonomic-chair/why-an-ergonomic-work-chair-is-important/
2. The Importance of Ergonomics in Your Home Office, http://www.wahm.com/articles/the-importance-of-ergonomics-in-your-home-
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