The layout and location of a computer workstation can greatly affect the comfort of the person using it. While a workstation with sound ergonomics can lead to a more productive workday, problems such ...

Table 1 summarizes literature about general workstation design, as well as ergonomic recommendations for equipment placement and usage. The literature reviewed comes from professional nursing ...

Tens of millions of people work with computers every day. Yet, many employers (or employees) don’t give much thought to how computer stations, desks and associated work are arranged. While there is no ...

Researchers were interested in determining if a study using a psychophysical protocol could provide guidance for the development of guidelines for standing computer workstations similar to those for ...

Traditionally, safety professionals have driven ergonomic improvements in an effort to reduce injuries, but all along they have been the wrong people to do this. Improving workplace ergonomics ...

Think of how fortunate you are to have an office job. Only a century ago, office jobs were uncommon, reserved mainly for the elite. The majority of people worked at jobs that required tedious and ...

Recent research has shown that the more time employees spend in their chairs, the more likely they are to develop serious health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. The July special ...

Training is a critical element of a successful occupational ergonomics program. Learning opportunities provide people with the means necessary to complete the steps of the ergonomics improvement ...

An environment that is safe and healthy contributes to the productivity of the workplace. I want my employees to always remember to take care of ergonomics — it’s important! In fact, businesses of all ...

Ergonomic programs that include administrative and engineering controls can help to ensure safe nurse-computer interactions in the clinical setting. The following information can be used when ...