Ergonomic tips for a comfortable and efficient workstation

How to ensure your well-being and productivity at work? This week, in the training session "Ergonomic Tips for a Comfortable and Efficient Workstation," we'll explore tips for avoiding muscle pain, ensuring comfort, and increasing productivity at work. Today's office workers are increasingly sedentary and use their computers for extended periods. As a result, the static posture of these workers leads to musculoskeletal problems. MSDs (musculoskeletal disorders) are responsible, among other things, for: • Pain • Stiffness • Loss of mobility and strength This is why the goals of office ergonomics include: • Reducing injuries and fatigue • Ensuring comfort • Increasing productivity We will now look at some ergonomic tips for a more comfortable and efficient workstation: 1. The chair The backrest should be inclined between 90 and 120 degrees, the knees should be at 90 degrees, and the feet should be flat on the floor or on a footrest. The chair height should be adjusted so that the elbows are at the same height as the keyboard. Caution! The keyboard and mouse should always be at the same level. 2. Screen positioning The eyes should form a straight line with the upper third of the screen, and the worker should be an arm's length away from the screen. To prevent eye strain, you should: • Avoid glossy work surfaces and prefer surfaces with a matte finish. • Gaze into the distance (5 meters or more) to rest your eye muscles. • Favor a positive display (light background and dark fonts). 3. Micro-breaks It's important to take very short breaks (15 to 30 seconds) 3 to 4 times per hour to stretch and relax. 4. Work postures: sitting, standing, or sitting/standing. A sitting posture uses less energy, but it puts increased pressure on the intervertebral discs. A standing posture is beneficial for frequent movement, but it causes blood stasis in the leg veins, which can lead to varicose veins. The most beneficial solution is to alternate between sitting and standing. See you next week! Website: www.actualisation.com