Ergonomic Workstations...discussion
Ergonomic Workstations...discussion
(OP)
I've been suffering from back and shoulder pain throughout my short career behind the desk, so I'm asking for any advice from the veteran desk jockeys on how I can maintain good posture and health.
How do you approach your need for a better environment to your employer? Should you purchase your own if it seems over the top? The chair that was bought for me is nice, so I'm trying not to offend by requesting something twice as expensive.
On another note. Maybe we can have a contest to see who has the best workstation. I could use some ideas for my home office. One idea I had was to make a hydraulic desk so I could work standing up or sitting down.
How do you approach your need for a better environment to your employer? Should you purchase your own if it seems over the top? The chair that was bought for me is nice, so I'm trying not to offend by requesting something twice as expensive.
On another note. Maybe we can have a contest to see who has the best workstation. I could use some ideas for my home office. One idea I had was to make a hydraulic desk so I could work standing up or sitting down.





RE: Ergonomic Workstations...discussion
http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/Ergonomics/compergo.htm
Hope it helps.
RE: Ergonomic Workstations...discussion
How big is your firm? If no one has responsibility for injury/illness prevention, you'll have to do your own research. 3M had a very good diagram of correct posture and seating position. I don;t have the link, but I have a pdf. If I knew how to include it here, I would.
RE: Ergonomic Workstations...discussion
RE: Ergonomic Workstations...discussion
It comprised an ancient four-poster drafting table with a (pipe and plywood) monitor platform suspended a foot or so above the drafting surface, and a tall stool with a round wooden seat. Cushioned seats get very uncomfortable after 12 hours or so.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Ergonomic Workstations...discussion
Important things are:
- having your monitor(s) at eye level
- having your monitor(s) directly in front of you
- being able to get close enough to your keyboard/mouse while your chair is at the correct height
- getting up and stretching your legs (get water/coffee/go to the bathroom/pick something up off the printer) once every half hour
- sleep on your back with one contoured pillow
- have a good, firm mattress or sleep on the floor
- walk around barefoot as much as possible (when not in the office...)
- a lot of lower back pain is referred pain from tight leg muscles
RE: Ergonomic Workstations...discussion