You may not think it, but the set-up of your office
environment can have a big effect on the quality of your work and
also your health.

Office ergonomics is the study of how these
conditions can affect your health, efficiency and productivity. It
focuses on improving the set-up of your working environment, and
aims to lower the risk of injury. Above all, it's about making you
comfortable at work.

Improving the ergonomics of your office doesn't
have to be hard. Here are some simple tips that you can follow to
help reduce the risk of any injuries and boost your
productivity.

5 simple tips to improve your office
ergonomics

 

1. Place your monitor at
arms' length away from you

We can spend a lot of time staring at a computer screen and this
can affect your health. Make sure it's set at arms length away from
you and is about level with your eyes. This can help to reduce the
risk of eyestrain and headaches.

2. Take regular breaks

Taking short, regular breaks can improve your
efficiency. Make sure you take frequent breaks by following the
20-20-20 rule- every 20 minutes, look at something 20 metres away,
for 20 seconds.

 

3. Adjust your chair height

Having your chair at the wrong height can put
increased strain on your back, potentially causing long term
problems. Adjust the height of your chair so that your feet are
flat on the floor, and adjust your arm rests so that your shoulders
are relaxed.

 

4. Make sure your keyboard and mouse are
easy to reach

Make sure that your keyboard and mouse are within
easy reach. Protect yourself from repetitive strain injury by
adopting the right working position when typing- keep your arms
close to your body and your hands at the same level as your
elbows.

 

5. Keep important items close to
you

Keep important items like your telephone, documents
or stationery within arms distance of you. If you can't reach the
item sitting down, stand up. This can help to reduce the risk of
pulled muscles.

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