Category Archives: General information

Standing desks are bad for you

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 […]

Working from home – here are Tim’s tips for helping you set yourself up correctly.

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…practical or are they causing us injuries???

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 – did you know the average computer user clicks thousands of times a day?

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 […]