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Ergonomics in the workplace – Critical for increased productivity
Ergonomics in the workplace – Critical for increased productivity
Back Pain and Neck Pain has been alarmingly reported as the most common physical ailment, especially by those who work in IT based industries and people who have sedentary jobs. It is high time Ergonomics in the workplace is given its due importance.
Beaver Falls,
PA,
United States of America
(prbd.net)
29/02/2012
"A good stand and posture reflect a proper state of mind" - It had to come from someone who was disciplined enough to make this comment and it has come from Morihei Ueshiba, the famous martial artist and founder of the martial art called 'Aikido'. Physical and Mental health are interlinked and complement each other. A 100% contribution in any of the work we do is totally reflective on one's state of mind, which in turn changes our focus to being physically hale and healthy. The recent technological advancement has brought luxury in every walk of life. However, it also comes with a cost.
The exponential growth of the IT Industry has created millions of jobs around the world. The benefits being an excellent working environment, attractive compensation package, food and drinks at your desk, pick up and drop off facility for transportation, corporate parties, etc. What more can one ask for? Unfortunately, there are some health related issues that crop up for a majority of such employees. "Work-related stress was found to be the second most common work-related health problem across the EU15 (at 28%; only back pain was more common). Moreover, work-related stress has also been associated with a number of other ill-health outcomes, such as cardiovascular diseases (e.g. Kivimäki et al, 2002), musculoskeletal disorders, particularly back problems (e.g. Hoogendoorn et al, 2000) and neck-shoulder-arm-wrist-hand problems (the so-called RSI-repetitive strain injuries; e.g. Ariëns et al, 2001), as well as absence from work (e.g. Houtman et al, 1999)" - taken directly from a report published by European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS) in the year 2000.
Looking at the high percentage of employees complaining of Back pain and neck related ailments; high importance is given to Ergonomics in the workplace. Sitting posture is found to be a critical attribute to such physical ailments. Therefore, furniture in the workplace plays an equally vital role and hence a need to select the right kind of Computer chairs, Desk chairs,Leather Office chairs etc. For people working on drafting projects, a drafting chair might make a huge difference for the right posture while at work.
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