In the fast-paced world of business, ergonomic office furniture is beneficial in maintaining the enthusiasm, productivity and general well-being of workers. The science of ergonomics has opened new doors to enable office workers to be more effective with less downtime than ever before. In the long run, ergonomic office furniture will reduce costs related to health and medical bills, saving money for both the employee and the employer, regardless of the initial costs related to ergonomic design.
Consider a common office ailment, carpal tunnel syndrome, and the corrective surgical procedure. Surgery is the available solution if carpal tunnel syndrome does not respond well within three to twelve months of non-surgical treatments. While an office worker is suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, his productivity is reduced. If surgery is required, a worker will lose a day or two of recovery time if the non-dominant hand is operated on, although up to two weeks are required. If the dominant hand is operated on, six to twelve weeks of inactivity can be expected, depending on the success of the physical therapy. For a company and an employee, this is expensive.
Ergonomic office furniture includes, but is not limited to, the following adaptable devices: computer glasses (to reduce glare), foam armrests and cushions, book and document holders with or without line guides, ergonomic mice and keyboards, office and footrest. Each of these devices is designed to promote proper posture and better circulation, reducing bodily stress levels and reducing worker injuries.
In addition to these many benefits of ergonomic office furniture, ergonomic office space can incorporate sleep software. This customizable software runs in the background and can be scheduled with periodic breaks to stretch sore neck muscles, loosen up fingers or wrists, and further reduce the risk of repetitive stress injury. Also, taking short breaks can help the brain refocus on deep projects that consume hours in a work day. This software is available for around $40 and is another way to enhance the benefits of ergonomic office furniture.
