Studies have shown that offices furnished with ergonomic furniture can help workers focus more on the tasks at hand and help them be more productive. It may also reduce missed time from work. If you want a work space that offers great comfort, you should consider ergonomic furniture and accessories.
How does ergonomic furniture improve the quality of the workspace?
For starters, it’s designed to reduce neck pain and lower the risk of work injury by positioning computer screens at proper height. Anytime an office desk is setup for computer usage, the computer should be set at the eye level of the worker. This means no need for the worker to bend his or her neck or have the need to look lower to properly do computer tasks. When a computer is improperly positioned on a desk, a worker can also experience chronic joint and muscular pains from locking his/ her wrist/ forearm to operate the computer mouse or keyboard. To ensure comfort at the desk, you have to go beyond simply purchasing ergonomic seating. You will need both an ergonomic chair and desk. The ergonomic desk will have a design that keeps your computer at eye level at all times. This can be accomplished with a height adjustable desk or accessories like an adjustable computer monitor arm.
A few ergonomic suggestions:
– Adjustable keyboards as well as detachable keyboards
– A computer screen that can be adjusted by tilting up or down
– An ergonomic chair that permits your feet to rest completely on the floor while assisting your body to properly circulate blood in the legs and feet.
– Armrests that appropriately support your lower arms and upper arms.
– Good backrest and lumbar support to maintain a healthy and comfortable posture.
And that’s just scratching the surface.
At Intelligent Interiors – we go beyond helping identify ergonomic pieces. We create intelligent workspaces that are not only ergonomic, but also aesthetically beautiful, and practical. We do everything from interior design and space planning through asset management.
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