What is Workstation ergonomics?

Ergonomics can be defined as the science of fitting the workstation to the user instead of forcing the user to fit the workstation. If the workstation is adapted to the individual, then this will help to decrease any health issues as well as increasing productivity.

To achieve this ideal ‘fit’ several factors need to be assessed:
• The nature of the job and percentage of time spend at the workstation.
• The desk set up including desk height, position of computer, phone etc
• The physical environment (temperature, humidity, lighting, noise)
• If the user has any pre-existing medical conditions which may require special ergonomic equipment