Ergonomic Workplace Design
Prevent long-term physical injuries and discomfort
Ergonomic workplace design is about preventing work-related discomfort and injuries. Ergonomic considerations are relevant across all industries and jobs, and although they may vary, they share a common thread – work-related strains can lead to wear and tear over time. Reviewing work processes and the physical setup of your workplace is often a wise investment – not only for the wellbeing and health of your employees but also for your organisation’s overall productivity. At Human House, we can help you assess the ergonomic design and ensure a setup that promotes a healthy, productive working environment.
Employers must provide instruction and training in ergonomics and perform supervision
It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure proper ergonomics in the workplace. Employees are, of course, expected to take responsibility for their own wellbeing, but the employer must ensure that all staff receive appropriate training and instruction in ergonomics, and must subsequently supervise that correct ergonomic practices are followed. As far as possible, work should be organised to ensure variety in the working day and thus help avoid repetitive tasks. If you work in an office, it is important to change your working position during the day, for example by alternating between standing and sitting at your desk.
How we can help your organisation achieve better ergonomic workplace design
Individual consultancy at your own workplace
Exercises and guidance for specific injuries and pain
Presentation on workplace ergonomics
Advising on the purchase of new office inventory
Training of internal ergonomics ambassadors
Technical aids are an investment in ergonomic workplace design
The body does not necessarily react to strain immediately. It can take months or years before you realise the consequences of improper ergonomics. The right technical aids, however, can relieve the strain on your body and minimise the risk of wear and tear and long-term damage. Technical aids range widely – from height-adjustable desks in the office to ceiling lifts in the production areas. With a professional review of your workplace, we can help identify the technical solutions that will reduce the strain on your employees most effectively.
How do you adjust your office chair correctly?
Watch physiotherapist Tine Brodersen demonstrate how to set up your office chair ergonomically, helping you prevent pain and discomfort.
The video is currently only available in Danish.
“I have a better working posture now, which means I no longer suffer from headaches or tension in my neck and shoulders. I used to go to a massage therapist every other week, but since the visit from Human House, I have only been twice.”
Good office ergonomics: Avoid long-term injuries from office work
Many employees who spend long hours at the computer experience discomfort or pain in the neck, shoulders, lower back, elbows, or wrists. Fortunately, a well-designed workplace can resolve these issues – and preventative measures can even reduce the risk of problems ever occurring.
When working at a computer, the same muscle groups are often activated for longer periods at a time. These muscles work using low strength and activate only a few muscle fibres, which in turn have to work very hard. When muscle fibres become overloaded, discomfort and pain can occur – often leading to reduced productivity and increased sickness absence. There are several steps you can take to relieve your muscles. Research shows that proper workstation setup, regular physical exercise, and variation in tasks throughout the workday can help prevent these issues.
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