Ergonomics
"Ergonomics programs work. They reduce injuries. They improve employee morale. And they save money for employers."
What is Ergonomics?
Ergonomics is the science of adapting a workstation so that your body can be in the most optimal position to be comfortable and productive. Ergonomic tools or products allow you to work without pain by minimizing pressure from incorrect body positioning; these tools are an important step in removing any unwelcome pressures and provides more energy and productivity.
Why Ergonomics?
Ergonomics provides the complete workplace solution for your working environment. It provides a neutral position for the computer work space user to maintain the integrity of the body's natural position. What are some of the means for assessing ergonomic needs?
Pressure Mapping – This tool is a measured testing via pressure-sensitive mats of various distribution patterns under certain body areas of the mid to lower back as well as the bottom area. Read more: Pressure Mapping
Workplace Postures – The way that you position your hands and your eye direction at your workstation will effect your overall posture. To achieve your optimal body position, there are five critical postures that affect people in the office today: seated, keyboarding, mousing, visual and writing/paperwork. Proper organization and positioning can help eliminate any possible health issues related to improperly-positioned workplace seating. Read more: Workplace Postures
Why Use Ergonomic Workplace Solutions?
What are the positive results of ergonomics as the complete workplace solution?
Increased Productivity - It has been shown through an independent study conducted by the I.R.S. that productivity decreases as the day progressed; however, ergonomic seating can have a measurable positive impact on worker productivity. Read more: Increased Productivity
Return on Investment – ROI - The investment in ergonomic workplace solutions must always come at a price – and a good manager will want to use such information as specifically as possible. The reality is that the additional cost for an adjustable workstation can be recovered in 3 years or less. Does the investment in ergonomic solutions interest you more now? Read more: Return on Investment/ROI
What Do Our Clients Say and What do Studies Show?
What do our customers say - and what additional information is available - about the ErgoGenesis complete workplace solutions? It is an important investment of your time – read some of the following directly quoted information from our clients as well as numerous informative brochures about ErgoGenesis and ErgoFusion products!
