Economic Incentives of Ergonomics
Technology has brought huge advances in the power and capability of the machines which support us in our work
. The human machine evolves at a somewhat slower pace. The result: workplaces which can at times resemble medieval torture chambers, at least as far as our necks, eyes and hands are concerned! The adaptation of machine to man is the concept of Ergonomics. Ergonomic products seek to enhance the interface between technology and the human form. Ergonomics attempts to identify the physical points of stress, and then minimize or eliminate that stress through superior design of workstations.
The economy of ergonomic improvements is reported in case studies in Swedish companies. Poor workplace ergonomics and related musculoskeletal problems were already known and had caused repeated sick-leave periods at the companies. Expenses associated with certain preventive activities were accounted for the financial effects. When costs were compared to gains, the improvements appeared to be highly profitable. (Kristina Kemmlert, Solna, Sweden)
There are still a lot of people who do not realize that the body pains they bear are often attributed to the bad ergonomics in the office. According to ergonomics, no matter how healthy a person is, once he or she is forced to work using office products with bad ergonomics, he or she can develop a world of medical problems such as upper and lower back pain, leg, hip, and neck pain, as well as severe headaches and migraines. (Tomer Harel, How Ergonomic Office Products can Improve your Life)
Today in the current economic cycle there are two forms: hunkering down or getting ready to grow. Hunkering down until the storm passes may be an inevitable strategy in many cases, as shedding jobs or closing offices is the fastest way to trim operating cost. Still, firms able to build their professional teams now will best position to grow when the economy mounts a comeback. During this lean time, you cannot assume that your present staff will be as productive as you would like. The frequency and the complexity of computer users who work in awkward positions are not being productive. The solution is a workspace equipped the employee that's proactive. Ergonomic products will save money and your employees and customers happier, healthier, and more productive.
Economic uncertainty is making managers unusually cautious to changing teams, providing an excellent opportunity to strengthen personnel in business areas and locations that will likely grow in the next cycle as part of its long-range plan to expand its business in the industrial sector. Retaining the decades of experience and customer contacts represented by the industry's talent will be necessary. Keeping those people on board in some capacity will require developing flexible schedules and compensation structure. During the past decade, the industry has done much to catch up to the high-tech revolution. Bidding on assets to sophisticated market databases increase the flow of information and streamline transactions.
FIVE REASONS WHY LCD ARMS ARE A WISE INVESTMENT
1. LCD ARMS MAKE BETTER USE OF YOUR DESK SPACE
An LCD, which sits on the desktop, is typically position so that the LCD screen is the same distance from the user as that of the CRT. The 'space savings' are behind the monitor. Desk space, which was formerly occupied by the CRT's, is now left unused behind the LCD. Thus, an LCD monitor mounted on a static base provides essentially no space savings over a CRT. Why? The ideal viewing distance for a monitor is 18" to 24" from the user.
2. LCD ARMS ARE ERGONOMIC
Have you ever suffered from the dreaded 'crick-in-neck' from spending long hours day after day viewing a monitor in exactly the same position. That problem is quickly solved with flexible LCD
arms, which allow you to easily reposition the monitor, and allow for continual adjustment throughout the workday. You are no longer locked into one permanent viewing position. Awkward viewing angles quickly become outdated, since you can reposition the monitor each time you feel the need.
3. LCD ARMS ARE ADAPTABLE
Monitor arms make it easy to quickly reposition a monitor, changing from sitting to standing usage, or even swinging one monitor between two desks. Equipped with an arm, one monitor is able to serve multiple purposes, thereby increasing the return on the technology investment.
4. LCD ARMS ALLOW MORE EMPLOYEES PER WORK AREA
Company's productivity per square foot rises as either a) more employees fit in a constant space; b) the company is able to fit a constant number of employees in a smaller space. Because monitor arms increase the amount of desk space available to the employee, narrower desks can be used.
5. ERGONOMIC WORKSPACES SAVE MONEY
Numerous scientific studies have shown that an ergonomic environment translates into higher employee productivity, through both greater time spent at the desk, and fewer missed days. In today's computer-intensive environment, an ergonomic monitor setup is critical to achieving these benefits. Employees comfortable in their workplace rewards the employer with higher productivity. Higher productivity, of course, translates into lower costs and greater profit.
Economic Incentives of Ergonomics
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