subject: Things To Remember In Order To Renovate Your Office With Health Issues The Main Concern [print this page] The majority of people spend a large part of their day behind the desk at work so you need to consider how you could change the design of your office to accommodate the health concerns of your workers. And if your company is on the lookout for new office space there couldn't be a better time to adopt new procedures to promote well-being.
Taking the time to accommodate the health needs of your staff is especially important as our surroundings can have a severe and damaging effect on our physical and mental well-being, as well as overall health. Just think what a bad chair or wrong sized desk could do to the mental and physical health of your staff.
With this in mind here are a few tips to help you furnish your office to attain the health standards that your staff need, whether you have only just moved into your office or you have been there for some time.
1) Firstly, check your lights as you want to make sure that you get the right lighting for your staff and that it is appropriate for the specific ceiling height of the office. This is because studies reveal that the correct lighting (full spectrum lighting) can be a good substitute to for natural lighting and has been proven to reduce lethargy, stress and even increase office productivity. A good rule of thumb is to determine whether it will naturally fit into your office or maybe whether it will be glaring and bright in the eyes of your employees.
2) As well, try to think about the office air quality that your staff will be exposed to. Studies by the EPA have revealed that office air quality can be a serious risk factor for employees and is a major concern; this can be the case as pollutants and allergens can remain static in poorly filtered air. As a result, it is advised that you take responsibility and regularly open your office windows or instead you could have an A.C. unit installed in the office. Although these systems can be expensive they will save you money in the long run, as the average amount of sick leave that staff take could be reduced.
3) Buying foliage is a really great way to improve the design in the office but it is also an efficient way to add oxygen to the environment and remove any harmful pollutants. There is even research that indicates that everyday plants that you find around your house are able to transform harmful chemicals in the air into safe substances. They are also one of the most effective ways to make the office seem more environmental as well as more comfortable and relaxing for employees.
4) Make sure your staff have a posture correcting chair that has been ergonomically tested. All of your employees need a suitable chair that is comfortable and adjustable so that it can suite the particular body shape of your staff. Although these chairs may be expensive they will be worth it in the long run.
5) Consider having background music on in the office as this is a simple technique to increase social interactions in the office, promote emotional well-being and is even a good way to drone out the hum of office workers. It is also a good way to stimulate workers and stop them from getting bored.
One of our clients has a big office-based company and they followed these tips when they took an Atlanta commercial office to set up a new location for their company. As they took these steps early their workers felt really comfortable in the office and the sick rate was significantly lower than in previous years.
