Working in the Office
Intense hours spent at computers and meetings result in:
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Muscle Strain and Pain (Musculoskeletal Disorders)
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Visual Fatigue
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Mental Stress
which erode employee’s energy and productivity
Display Screen Equipment and
Work Station Evaluation
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Identification of musculo-sketal problems and visual probems
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Risk assessment to identify hazards
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A checklist is completed
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Task Analysis analysing job, design, nature and pace of task
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Activity analysis
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Organisational analysis - analysing workloads, working patterns, provision of breaks, training and information
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Analysis of workstation
Good posture in the Workplace can be aquired by adjustment of the following:
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Chair
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Desk
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Monitor
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Keyboard
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Mouse
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Software
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Environment - lighting/glare, noise and air temperature
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Accessories - document holder, footrest, monitor stand, headset phone
Checklist:
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Risks are identified and assessed
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Controls set in place
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Report issued
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Wellness program
Work Smarter Not Harder