What is Ergonomics?
Ergonomics refers to the interaction one has with his or her environment. Whilst ergonomics is typically associated with office ergonomics, the definition of ergonomics extends beyond the office environment.
For example, the relationship between a passenger and a seat on an aeroplane is an ergonomic interaction.
However, for the purposes of this website, the definition of ergonomics will be restricted to the office environment. In particular, it will focus on the desk-bound worker.
Office ergonomics refers to the relationship or interaction a worker has with his or her working space. For office workers, this means the relationship they have with their desk space, including the desk, chair, computer, keyboard, mouse, stationary, etc. An ergonomically friendly relationship is more conducive to a productive environment, as well as helping to prevent workplace injuries.
There are two groups of factors that influence workstation ergonomics. These are physical and environmental factors and both MUST be considered.
The physical ergonomic factors include all of the equipment within a person's working space. Such equipment includes desks, chairs, computers, keyboards, the mouse, document holders, footrests, the floor, phones, stationary, and anything else that might be on your desk.
Something else to consider when looking at the physical elements of ergonomics is general clutter within your workspace. Clutter tends to prevent you from using your workstation in the most ergonomically friendly way.
Environmental ergonomic factors include things such as lighting, noise, and temperature. Environmental factors are often overlooked when considering the ergonomic set up of a workstation. However, they can significantly impact the level of comfort an individual has at their desk. Furthermore, environmental ergonomic factors influence the impact that physical ergonomic factors have on the overall ergonomic relationship. For example, there is no point setting up the desk, chair and computer ergonomically, if the glare on the screen means that you have to lean forwards to see the screen properly, or the temperature of the room means that you can't sit comfortably in your chair.
If you would like to book an ergonomic assessment in Melbourne, please contact us here.
For example, the relationship between a passenger and a seat on an aeroplane is an ergonomic interaction.
However, for the purposes of this website, the definition of ergonomics will be restricted to the office environment. In particular, it will focus on the desk-bound worker.
Office ergonomics refers to the relationship or interaction a worker has with his or her working space. For office workers, this means the relationship they have with their desk space, including the desk, chair, computer, keyboard, mouse, stationary, etc. An ergonomically friendly relationship is more conducive to a productive environment, as well as helping to prevent workplace injuries.
There are two groups of factors that influence workstation ergonomics. These are physical and environmental factors and both MUST be considered.
The physical ergonomic factors include all of the equipment within a person's working space. Such equipment includes desks, chairs, computers, keyboards, the mouse, document holders, footrests, the floor, phones, stationary, and anything else that might be on your desk.
Something else to consider when looking at the physical elements of ergonomics is general clutter within your workspace. Clutter tends to prevent you from using your workstation in the most ergonomically friendly way.
Environmental ergonomic factors include things such as lighting, noise, and temperature. Environmental factors are often overlooked when considering the ergonomic set up of a workstation. However, they can significantly impact the level of comfort an individual has at their desk. Furthermore, environmental ergonomic factors influence the impact that physical ergonomic factors have on the overall ergonomic relationship. For example, there is no point setting up the desk, chair and computer ergonomically, if the glare on the screen means that you have to lean forwards to see the screen properly, or the temperature of the room means that you can't sit comfortably in your chair.
If you would like to book an ergonomic assessment in Melbourne, please contact us here.
