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Ergonomics programs in the workplace help decrease the incidence of work-related injuries. Companies that implement ergonomics programs can significantly reduce the number of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among their employees.

What is workstation ergonomics?

Ever sat at your desk and wondered why your back was aching? Or wondered why you had elbow strain or neck ache at the end of the working day? These are classic symptoms of working at a desk (often with a personal computer) that isn’t set up correctly to your body’s requirements. Workstation ergonomics is about ensuring that your desk, chair, screen, and keyboard are set to the optimum position for your body to operate most effectively with the least amount of physical strain.

Learn the practical mechanics required to set-up a healthy workstation. And you'll understand why this setup is not good!

A poorly designed workstation can cause physiological and psychological conditions that can lead to reduced efficiency at work, increased days lost to illness, and long term health problems. Common problems associated with poor ergonomics include: