Why Ergonomics Matter: The Key to a Healthier Life
Benefits of an Ergonomic Workspace
Improved Posture ✓
Increase Energy Levels ✓
Reduced Chronic Back Pain ✓
Enhance Mood & Well-Being ✓
& Much More
A 2019 Study Estimated 4.5 Million Work Days Lost That Year Due to Poor Ergonomics
Practical strategies for identifying and correcting ergonomic deficiencies in a variety of workplace settings - Link to 2019 Study by BLS
“WMSDs are costly and can significantly reduce worker productivity and morale. Workers suffering from WMSDs have difficulty meeting the demands of their jobs. In 2019 The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 29% (325,270) of cases were related to WMSDs. These were out the total nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work.
The median days away from work for a WMSD is 14 days, compared to nine days off for other work-related injuries. Ergonomics programs enable employers to detect WMSD problems and develop solutions.1 Implementing ergonomics programs has many benefits including:
Effects of a Workplace Sit–Stand Desk Intervention on Health and Productivity - NIH
“…this study assessed the relationship between the introduction of a sit–stand desk and its ability to reduce the negative effects of sitting too long and increase employees’ general health and productivity.” Full Article
Standing Desk Ergonomics: 7 Benefits of Standing at Work - Orthopedic Hospital of Wisconsin
We’ve all been there, slumped over a computer, typing away, back aching, shoulders hunched, as the hours tick away. Chances are if you’ve ever been in this (poor) position, you’ve likely wondered about the benefits of standing at work. Full Article
Want a Standing Desk? Show This Study to Your Boss - Time Magazine
“Standing desks became trendy because of their ability to cut into your sitting time, thereby improving your health and wellness in the workplace. And a small new study says the benefits don’t stop there: standing desks may actually improve your job performance, too.” Full Article
Improving workplace wellness through ergonomics - Colorado State University
“…At the core of any effective ergonomics program lies the proactive identification and mitigation of injury risk factors. The toll of workplace-related injuries can be significant, both in terms of human suffering and economic costs. However, by having an ergonomic assessment of employees’ workstations, the CSU ergonomics office can identify and address these risks, and further safeguard employees’ health and productivity.” Full Article
Office Ergonomics And How It Affects Your Health - Forbes
“Whether you go to an office every day or are one of the many people who now work from home, creating a workspace with an ergonomically correct desk, chair and computer monitor position can go a long way to prevent back, neck, wrist and shoulder pains formally known as work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).” Nicole Gregory Full Article
How intelligent workstations will use AI to improve health and happiness - USC
“Statistics show that if you’re reading this at work, you’re likely indoors at a table or a desk. If so, pause for a moment: How’s your posture? Is the room temperature comfortable? Lighting OK? In the U.S., 81 million office workers spend at least 75% of the day at a desk, and logging long hours in front of screens has been linked to significant health conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. There has to be a better way of doing work.” Full Article
Mayo Clinic Minute: Benefits of an active workstation - Mayo Clinic
“For the millions of people who sit at a desk for long hours at a time, day after day, you may want to stand up for this.
Mayo Clinic research shows that using an active workstation can help you move more and think better at work — without affecting your job. Sitting too much at work or home can increase your risk of certain diseases, says Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and senior author of a study on the topic. Hear why he says using active workstations boosts brain power and can cut down on sitting time at work.” Full Article
Ergonomics - John Hopkins Medical
Ergonomics is the study of the relationship between people, their work, and their physical work environment. The purpose of Johns Hopkins’ Ergonomics Program is to promote employee health by reducing the risk of workers developing muscular skeletal injuries. This section presents best practices for workplace ergonomics.” Full Article
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