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11 Office Ergonomic Tips for Easing Workplace Stress
Tip #11: Avoid placing the phone receiver between your shoulder and neck as it can cause strain on your neck muscles.
Neelima Reddy
August 20, 2008
“No day in your working life will be so bad if you follow the right ergonomic techniques.”
Usually, an employee working at the desk has a habit of working for longer hours without following proper ergonomic techniques. In order to avoid stress throughout the day and work with maximum alertness, you need to follow some ergonomic techniques.
Ergonomic techniques are very important to ease the stress and work with maximum alertness. When you spend maximum amount of time in front of your desk, you should be aware of how the arrangement and design of your equipment can impact your health, comfort and overall productivity.
These tips are highly effective for modern workers.
1. Create a great computer work space!
In designing your office work space, it is essential to think creatively and innovatively. Employees with longer limbs experience a greater risk with congested work space, so ensure that the space is large enough.
Provide proper place for the equipment and the things that are essential to make your dream workstation.
2. Right way to organize the desk or workstation!
Standard desk sizes are not suitable for everyone’s needs, so choose the desk that is right for you. If the desk is for a group of people, then prefer adjustable furniture.
• Organize the desktop to access the things easily without any strain.
• Place frequently used objects at a closer distance to avoid excessive extensions.
• Accommodate the place below the desk suitable to your legs at correct height and the place should be free for stretching.
• Use a foot rest if your feet don’t rest flat on the floor after adjusting your chair height.
• Use matte finish on the work surface to minimize the glare or reflections.
• Use a document holder, if you need to refer documents during keying.
