Posted on September 17, 2018
People who work in physical, dangerous jobs like construction or oil rigging are not the only ones at risk for workplace injury. To a certain extent, the average office worker can also be at risk for bodily harm. An RSI or Repetitive Stress Injury is an injury, syndrome or disorder of the nervous or musculoskeletal systems caused… Read More
Posted on July 27, 2018
Working in an office environment often means using a computer monitor for long periods of the day. In fact, according to some studies, the average person spends a minimum of three hours using a computer every day. Office workers who use computers for a large portion of their work end up averaging closer to… Read More
Posted on July 23, 2018
People spend a lot of time sitting these days. In fact, the average person spends 10 hours per day sitting. Those that work in office environments may spend even more time sitting as they go through their workday and then head home to relax. One of the problems with spending so much time sitting is… Read More
Posted on July 11, 2018
Ever tried writing a letter in the dark? You’re probably thinking, “of course not!” Unfortunately, your eyes may disagree with you. Since office lighting is sufficient for so much of our daily work, people tend not to consider adding a task light to their office setup. While standard overhead lighting is excellent for helping us… Read More
Posted on June 27, 2018
In this brief blog series, we take a look at some of the most important but often overlooked, ergonomic tools and accessories that any office can affordably add to improve the working environment for their staff significantly. Keyboard trays seem like such a simple office accessory that they often go forgotten in the hype of… Read More
Posted on June 26, 2018
Every day, you can count on the sun to rise in the morning and set in the evening. Unfortunately, if you work inside an office with four walls and very few windows, then you likely aren’t a witness to many of the sunlit hours in between. That lack of natural light may be more than… Read More
Posted on June 25, 2018
Every day at the office, you interact with many different work tools. From the office chairs to desks to lights and more, each has a role to play in proper office ergonomics. In fact, there can be so many different aspects to ergonomics, few people have the time or the experience to analyze their own… Read More
Posted on May 31, 2018
Many people assume that working in an office is a safe and cushy job. While there are certainly many perks (such as A/C in the summer!), the truth is that there are a number of hazards that office workers face every day and, in most cases, these hazards are easily fixed. Ergonomic hazards are unique.… Read More
Posted on May 15, 2018
Have you recently picked up a new task chair for your workstation? You probably imagine yourself leaning back comfortably in your new chair, completing tasks faster than ever before. While task chairs are a great addition to any office space, before you can enjoy the full benefit, they need to be correctly configured. Not only… Read More
Posted on May 14, 2018
When you look around your office and think about the items that need to be replaced, you may notice some things that stand out. The old coffee machine might end up near the top of your list. Getting new technology like a fast new computer or a printer that doesn’t jam is always nice. Yes,… Read More
