Effective workplace design
Ergonomics means studying people and their working environment to make the two things 'fit' with each other. This will include looking at equipment, furniture or machinery which they use, to make sure its designed so the person can do their job effectively.
Ergonomics means how an office/workplace is designed so that the employees feel like they are happier working and the quality of their work is higher. Also for an example if an employee has a back condition which means they have to sit in a special way, you could buy an ergonomic chair so that they are comfortable working, and won’t have to have a paid sick day off.
The ergonomist will look at the job being done and the person doing it. The two should 'fit' so that the job does not cause injury to the person.
Seats should be adjustable so that users of different sizes can use them. A good office seat should have the following features;
A good office desk should have the following;
The main part of a computer that cause problems for users are the keyboard, the mouse and the monitor. Various supports can now be bought. The monitor display should be clear and not flicker. The should be easy to read and have a adjustable colour, contrast, brightness, tilt and swivel.
Creating an effective workplace means spending time talking to workers to make sure they are comfortable.
Some Consequences include;
Ergonomics means how an office/workplace is designed so that the employees feel like they are happier working and the quality of their work is higher. Also for an example if an employee has a back condition which means they have to sit in a special way, you could buy an ergonomic chair so that they are comfortable working, and won’t have to have a paid sick day off.
The ergonomist will look at the job being done and the person doing it. The two should 'fit' so that the job does not cause injury to the person.
Seats should be adjustable so that users of different sizes can use them. A good office seat should have the following features;
- Adjustable Height
- Tiltable back for comfort
- A seat pan that tilts
- Arm rests which can be removed if not wanted
- A 5 castor base for stability
A good office desk should have the following;
- Enough space for paper work, a computer including the monitor, a keyboard and mouse, and anything else used.
- Enough leg space, so drawers and supports should not get in way.
- An Adjustable height
The main part of a computer that cause problems for users are the keyboard, the mouse and the monitor. Various supports can now be bought. The monitor display should be clear and not flicker. The should be easy to read and have a adjustable colour, contrast, brightness, tilt and swivel.
Creating an effective workplace means spending time talking to workers to make sure they are comfortable.
Some Consequences include;
- Employees taking time off work because of injuries or back pain.
- less work done as people are uncomfortable and, therefore, less effective.
- cases of repetitive strain injury (RSI) as a result of keyboard use.