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ith work-from-home policies extending well into the year, creating an optimal home work- space remains an area of focus for professionals de- termined to start 2021 on the best foot possible. Not- ing the challenges that professionals faced last year through a swift transition to remote working, Human- scale Consultings Jonathan Puleio, MS CPE, shares: The average home workstation setup is exponential- ly worse than workstations found in traditional offic- es. Already were seeing musculoskeletal symptoms on the rise and the need for medical treatment will increase as will the number of injury claims in the coming year, as a result from 2020 work-from-home experiences. This will impact insurance rates, lost work time and productivity rates, adding, The best way to counteract these risks is through education and proper workstation design. As the leader in ergonomic solutions for over 35 years, Humanscale offers a guide on creating a per- sonalized and healthy workspace at home:
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Task Chair
The best ergonomic task chairs promote spon- taneous movement and are easy and intuitive to oper- ate. Look for a chair that automatically adjusts to your bodys needs with dynamic recline and lumbar sup- port, like Humanscale's Liberty chair, which provides lumbar support for all sitting positions. Humanscale's new World One chair features its signature weight sensitive recline while offering personalized ergo- nomic support in a cost-effective design. Armrests
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Ways to Make Your Home Office More Comfortable
that connect to the back of the chair - so they move with you during recline - are also a valuable feature.
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Articulating Keyboard Support
Keyboard supports form the bridge between the user and the computer. They help prevent wrist pain and carpal tunnel syndrome, allow the upper body to relax and maximize the function of an ergonomic task chair by enabling the user to work while fully engaged with the lumbar support. Look for keyboard supports with negative tilt adjustability to keep wrists straight and protect them from injury.
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Task Lighting
An often-overlooked ergo essential, the task light provides the right amount of light necessary for viewing hard copy documents and helps prevent glare and Computer Vision Syndrome - a condition affect- ing up to 90 percent of computer users. This syn- drome causes eyestrain, eye fatigue, dry eyes, light sensitivity, blurred vision, headaches and other symp- toms. Task lighting has even been linked to boosts in mood and productivity and allows lower levels of ambient lighting, yielding significant reductions in energy usage and associated costs.
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Monitor Arms
Monitor arms serve double-duty in the ergo- nomic workspace. In addition to enabling the cor- rect positioning of the monitor, monitor arms clear valuable desktop space for other users and can make smaller workspaces more productive. Likewise, lap- top holders allow for the ergonomic use of a laptop computer by propping the monitor up into an easy- to-view position and requiring the use of an external keyboard and mouse.
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Sit/Stand Surfaces
Incorporating height-adjustable solutions into your workstation is essential for a balanced and healthy way of working. The benefits of sit/stand go beyond increasing our well-being and reducing the risk of injury. Research has shown that standing for just 15 minutes every hour boosts circulation, takes pressure off the spine and balances muscle use. This simple refresh of the body and mind can enhance pro- ductivity and reduce fatigue. For example, Human- scales Float desk has an integrated counterbalance mechanism that accommodates varying weight loads. So, with the press of a streamlined lever under the work surface, raising or lowering the desk is as quick and easy as sitting or standing and doesnt interrupt the workflow.
Humanscale is the leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic products that improve the health and comfort of work life. For more information, visit humanscale.com. Source: Humanscale
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