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The ergonomic trend in the workplace has begun to make headway in industries alike that are trying to promote a healthier environment. Most people do not necessarily think that workers operating from sit-down work space face many long-term health risks, like carpel tunnel, eye strains, neck and back pain, but they are in fact wrong.

Spending seven or eight hours sitting in one position, without any real movement or circulation, puts workers at risk for decreased metabolism, a contributing factor to the highest cause of death in the U.S., heart attack, which is why this is often referred to as the sit-down disease. In effort to help employees avoid the short-term and long-term health risks of the sit-down disease, we have done some research to help organizations redesign their office the ergonomic way.

Top 5 Ergonomic Essentials

1. Saddle Chair: This type of design forces a more open angle of sitting to prevent users from having an irregular posture, which allows more freedom for movement and reduces strain on the muscles of the back, shoulders and neck. It also increases circulation, which creates more energy for the body.
2. Keyboard: An ergonomic keyboard follows the symmetric shape and neutral position of the body to reduce any pains in the wrist, shoulder, neck and back and forces users into a healthier position.  The keyboard allows agents to keep the mouse close to the body’s neutral position so that they can avoid wrist or shoulder pain from stretching.
3. Adjustable Monitor: This type of monitor allows users to adjust the panels by tilting the two axes, vertical sliding for height adjustment and horizontal sliding to create the desired space between each screen. Each agent can customize their experience to match their levels of comfort, which will in turn make them feel happier while working and increase productivity.
4. Software: Ergonomic infused software has the ability to reduce office pains and minimize repetitive strain injuries by promoting a neutral body posture and minimizing keystrokes and mouse clicks.
5. Sit to stand Desk: These workstations provides workers with the ability to easily change positions from sitting to standing and improve computer-related injuries, while also benefiting overall health, like  exercise.

Organizations should also encourage their employees to do some type of exercise during the day, whether it’s stretching or taking time out for a ten minute walk. It is important to awaken the muscles to spark movements that will eventually help get the metabolism moving again.

For more information on ergonomic office equipment please visit Interior Concepts.