Quick Tips for Creating a Safe and Comfortable Ergonomic Workspace

The American workforce has evolved rapidly in the post-pandemic era and includes more remote workstations than ever before. Remote work offers a host of benefits to employers and employees alike, but it can be easy to overlook ergonomics when setting up a workspace at home—and that oversight can increase your chance of injury while working.

What is ergonomics?

Ergonomics is the science of minimizing the risk of injury and discomfort in the workplace.  Just because your job may not be physically challenging doesn’t mean that certain behaviors at work can’t cause injury—especially when making repetitive motions or maintaining the same posture for several hours.

The good news is that it’s easy to create a safe workspace that is both comfortable and efficient! Wherever you work, set yourself up for success with these tips for maintaining an ergonomic workstation:

Keep your monitor arm’s length away from your face to help reduce eye and neck strain. The top of your monitor should be no more than two inches below or above your eye level.

Adjust your chair height so your feet rest flat on the floor, minimizing the risk of leg pain and blood clots. Consider changing positions with a standing desk to stretch your legs and back.

Position your elbows at 90° with your arms parallel to the floor to help keep your spine and shoulders straight.

Adjust your chair height so your feet rest flat on the floor, minimizing the risk of leg pain and blood clots. Consider changing positions with a standing desk to stretch your legs and back.

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