Ergonomic Office Set Up Provides Comfort and Longevity
What in the World is Ergonomic Furniture?
Back in the days of the Jay Leno Show, he would send one of his “reporters” to ask questions on the street. Perhaps he should have assigned them to ask about the word “ergonomics,” because the outcome would be sadly funny. It’s not a widely used term; however, it should be.
According to Merriam Webster online, ergonomics refers to “an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.” For example, if you are a secretary who must sit and type transcription for eight hours per day, a hard wooden chair would wreak havoc on your body. Your body would need a contouring, adjustable, and padded seat. Another example could be a shoe designer that designs metal-toe work shoes that have a non-slip sole and insole padding to help keep the employee who works on concrete all day long amidst heavy items as safe and comfortable as possible.
Hence, any savvy business owner knows that a comfortable office chair — without being “too comfortable” — is most likely to be a productive and lasting asset to a business or firm. That is why the effective office manager seeks to equip their office with sturdy, high-quality, and adjustable seating instead of seeking to find office furnishings that are cheap and not supportive of the human body.
Would You Like to Know More About These Ergonomic Standards?
If you would like to learn more about how you can provide your employees with the best ergonomic office set up, reach out to BodyBilt for a free consultation and learn how you can affordably offer the BodyBilt experience of ergonomic furniture to your employees. They, and you, will be glad you did.
