It would be a mistake to under estimate the value of proper workspaces in any business. One of the more popular types of office areas is the sit/stand office desk. This might seem like an odd notion and may even seem as though it would be an uncomfortable way to work. This is far from [...]
Archive for January, 2012
Benefits of Using a Sit/Stand Office Desk
January 31st, 2012 
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Posted in Office Ergonomics 
Tags: ergonomic desk, keyboard tray, monitor arm, sit stand desk 
No Comments »Sitting with Good Posture – An Ergonomic Chair is Not Enough
January 24th, 2012 bodybilt While it has been shown that a properly adjusted ergonomic chair can make dramatic changes to how a person feels while working in an office, there is not substitution for good posture. Ergonomic chairs and other similar equipment are an excellent way to ensure that you are getting the best assistance possible in productivity, comfort [...]
Your Lifting Posture Affects Your Risk of Injury
January 17th, 2012 bodybilt You may be surprised to discover that your lifting posture affects your risk of injury. The posture that you use at work can either improve of decrease your ability to handle manual activity. In order to prevent injury, you must maintain the natural alignment of your spine. Therefore, you should never bend to pick up [...]
Posted in Office Ergonomics Tags: avoid spine injury, back pain, ergonomics, lifting posture, proper lifting posture No Comments »Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorder Symptoms
January 10th, 2012 bodybilt Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD’s) are common among many office workers. WMSDs are related to a common group of disorders that affect the nerves, muscles, and tendons of the body. Common related injuries include carpal tunnel, tension neck syndrome, and tendonitis to name a few. Areas affected are typically in the back, neck, shoulders, wrists, [...]
Training Your Office Employees on Ergonomics
January 3rd, 2012 bodybilt There is an obvious need for training involving ergonomics in even the most laidback workplace. The reason is because individuals spend over half of their waking hours during the week at work and office work is one of the most common work settings. Unfortunately, since office work seems so easy to perform, the health of [...]
