Ergonomics at Work

What is ergonomics?

Ergonomics is a word we see everywhere but many people are confused about what it actually means. Ergonomics is simply designing a product or an environment so it fits well with the way people think and move.

It can be a chair that is comfortable to sit on, a computer programme that is easy to navigate, or a work environment where it's comfortable to reach, lift and move. In fact anything that we use or do, benefits from being designed with an understanding of how we work best.

Is your work suffering due to poor ergonomics?

It isn’t surprising to know that if a workplace is poorly designed you are more likely to get injuries and productivity will suffer. So if you feel your workplace is not providing a comfortable working environment or achieving performance targets than you may benefit from professional ergonomics help.

Can you make better use of ergonomics?

Many workplaces benefit from ergonomic changes to make the work easier and more comfortable. The longer people are doing a job the more important it is to have the work well designed. Workplaces such as office environments where people are exposed to long periods of computer work, production lines where people are standing and reaching constantly and warehousing and retail settings where staff are lifting and carrying loads are just some of the examples where using ergonomics can help.

What can you expect from ergonomic help?

If you have problems at work either with injuries and accidents or just poor performance than you need specialist ergonomic advice. At the end of the day WorkFuture's ergonomists aim to ensure that improvements in comfort and safety are matched by improvements in business productivity and performance. That way the investment pays for itself. Contact us on 0845 4507316 now for help with your ergonomic problems.

Would you like to know more about ergonomics?

If you'd like to know more download the HSE's Understanding Ergonomics at Work at Work leaflet

Read a case study of one of our office ergonomics intervention

Find out about our full range of Ergonomics Training including ULD Training and Ergonomics Awareness.