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Ergonomics in the Workplace

Ergonomics is the science of designing the workplace,
keeping in mind the capabilities and limitations of the
worker. ... A systematic ergonomics improvement pro-
cess removes risk factors that lead to musculoskeletal
injuries and allows for improved human performance
and productivity.

Source:
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/
Seating
Office chair seat height
should be easily adjustable.
A pneumatic adjustment
lever is the easiest way to
do this. A seat height that
ranges from about 16 to 21
inches off the floor should
work for most people. This
allows the user to have his
or her feet flat on the floor,
with thighs horizontal and
arms even with the height
of the desk. An ergonomic
chair should have a lumbar
adjustment (both height and
depth) so each user can get
the proper fit to support the
inward curve of the lower
back.
Lighting
Appropriate lighting, without glare or
shadows, can reduce eye fatigue and
headaches; it can prevent workplace
accidents by increasing the visibility
of moving machinery and other safe-
ty hazards.
Ventilation
The purpose of this study was to ex-
amine the influence of the heating,
ventilation, and air-conditioning
method on voice function following a
voicing task using ecologically valid
offices, one with radiant HVAC and
one with forced air.
Potential health issues caused by improper use of computers

Eye Strain
Poor lighting affects not only
the ocular system but can also
contribute to stiff necks and
aches in shoulder area. These
problems can occur when peo-
ple adopt poor or awkward
postures when trying to read
something under poor lighting
conditions.
Posture
Poor workplace postureis
a major cause of back
pain, workplace stress and
can lead to repetitive
strain injuries. This can re-
sult in poor employee
health and low morale
which will ultimately
lead onto reduced
productivity, lost
time and higher