Using Ergonomics To Improve Your Ability To Manage Your Day - Part 3

Every type of newly manufactured computer related accessory now comes in an ergonomically friendly design. For instance, you can purchase a mouse with elevated buttons, gel mouse pads and keyboards designed to relieve stress on the wrist which can cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Keyboards are also now designed for people of all sizes, keyboards are specially designed for younger individuals or keys that are smaller and positioned closer together for people with smaller hands.

But the most important piece of equipment that can help prevent more musculoskeletal injuries in the office place is an ergonomically designed chair. The chair will help prevent back disorders and ones that do not fit the individual’s back are one of the more significant causes of musculoskeletal stresses and strains.

Business owners who should take the most interest in an ergonomically designed office space are those where there are employees who spend the majority of their day either on the phone or at the computer. Employees should be encouraged to get up from their chairs and walk around at least every 30 to 45 minutes as well is raise their eyes from the computer screen in order to allow their eyes to readjust to an item which is far away. This helps to decrease on a muscle strain and decrease the number of headaches an employee might experience.

Sometimes, just making a few small changes in the way that the office space is designed, as well as incorporating some advice and recommendations to employees, business owners are able to significantly reduce their insurance costs and improve the productivity of their business. And after all, this only increases the bottom line.