Stretching Factsheet Did you know that the human body is not designed to be seated for extended periods of time? Have you ever felt stiff or sore during the day? Do you find that by the end of the day you feel sore or find it hard to move? Did you know that this soreness […]
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The workstation must be at a fixed level setup. Kitchen benches, dining rooms tables and bed side tables are not appropriate. The workstation must be a designated desk which provides adequate space and is flat. The chair must be equivalent to that of a standard office chair, at minimum. Adequate Lighting Keyboard within arms distance […]
Laptops have revolutionised the way in which we carry out our computer-based tasks. Their design, based around mobility has however, raised a number of ergonomic dilemmas and potential risks that are greater than those associated with using a more standard desk-top configuration. The fixed screen height and keyboard position cause the user to adopt a […]
The mouse is one of the most commonly used devices at the workstation. It is therefore very important not to use an incorrectly designed or poorly positioned mouse, as this could lead to long term injuries such as Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. What is an ergonomic mouse? An ergonomically designed mouse […]
The Penguin is an ambidextrous vertical mouse designed By Ian Fletcher Price, CEO Posturite UK. ErgoEquip is proud to announce that we will be the sole distributors for this product in Australia. The Penguin sets new standards of protection against a range of upper limb conditions such as repetitive strain injury and carpel tunnel syndrome, […]
“Concerns over work injury liabilities could hamper government plans to boost the number of people working from home, legal experts say” Read Article
The harmonisation of occupational health and safety laws that came into effect on January 1 widens employers’ obligations to staff working from home to include contracters, consultants and volunterrs. Read Article
Marnie Douglas discusses the implications of WHS laws for home-based workers. Read Article
Over three-quarters of a million Australian workers are now working from home at least two days each week and this number is continuing to grow. New legislative requirements mean you need to make sure, more than ever. Read Article
Ninety per cent of work-from-home offices are set up badly, resultin in possible risks to employee health and increases in workers’ comp claims. Kate Aubusson explores how organisations can protect their work-from-home employees and their bottom line. Read Article
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