What people are getting wrong about Standing Desks. There have been some negative reports of Standing Desks in the media recently. A study released by the International Journal of Epidemiology claims that they have found sitting for long periods is not associated with an increased mortality risk any more than any sedentary activity. Cue […]
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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 […]
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 […]