In its
10 Reasons Why You Need Office Ergonomics infographic,
Humantech groups the consequences of not having an office ergonomics program into three categories:
- Pain. Implementing an office ergonomics program can help reduce the job-related discomfort and pain experienced by office workers. "By providing employees with proper training in how to set up a workstation, along with the right tools and equipment, injury and illness rates decline and employees are more productive," Humantech says.
- Cost. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) account for one-third of injury and illness costs in U.S. businesses. Setting up a workstation based on the user’s anthropometry promotes good “sitting hygiene” and eliminates the postures that lead to MSDs.
- Changing Trends. "The workplace is constantly changing," Humantech explains. "With advances in technology, people are sitting more, working longer, and working from home and other non-office locations."
Download the graphic
here.
