Overexertion in the Workplace

You may not think ergonomic office furniture when you think of safety but did you know over 33% of workplace injuries are caused from overexertion such as repetitive motions? 

With June being National Safety Month, it is important to recognize safety precautions within the workplace. Make sure to take frequent breaks by going on short walks, using good posture, resting your eyes, and performing ergo stretches.

Take time for your health this month and every month. Here are a few tips to keep your body happy:

• Position items accessed frequently throughout the day within a primary reach zone to avoid reaching and stress to shoulders and back.  
• Avoid static postures - take a break from the computer and stretch your back, arms and hands every 30 minutes.
• Don't sit, stand or work in a static position for more than 30 minutes
• Take micro-breaks throughout the day - for the body and for the eyes

Ergonomic products such as sit-stands can help alleviate soreness, pain, and reduce workplace injuries allowing for better overall health and safer work environments.  Click the image to see one of our popular sit-stand products.

For more information, see the below article from the National Safety Council.

Stay Safe at Work Everyone! 

https://www.nsc.org/work-safety/safety-topics/ergonomics-overexertion