How do I organize my office ergonomically?

Increasing digitization has the result that more and more people spend all days behind a desk. Ergonomics in the workplace ensures a suitable and optimal working environment, which means that physical complaints are prevented and the employee satisfaction increases. A great workplace is therefore an important part for the success of your company. Yet not everyone knows which factors make the difference. What should you take into account and how do you put together an ergonomic office design? In this blog we answer these questions.

In the Working Conditions Act, the preconditions are laid down for setting up a computer workplace. One of the most obvious conditions is the adjustability of the desk and the office chair.

Since not everyone has the same body height and relationships, it is important that a desk and chair can be adjusted in height. This way everyone can adjust the furniture as desired and take on an optimal attitude. The top and lower legs form an angle of 90 degrees and the feet are flat on the floor. The upper and forearms should also take this angle while the forearms are relaxed on the desk and the shoulders are not raised.

An ergonomic office starts with a suitable desk and ergonomic office chairs, so that no one is forced behind the computer. With the correct placement of the monitor, the keyboard and the mouse, a workplace becomes completely ergonomic. In this it is important that it is not necessary to always turn your head. A well -adjustable screen helps to choose the correct height and position. In this way, employees can relax their work and their health is paramount.

An ergonomic office device therefore prevents physical complaints and increases productivity. But where do you start putting together an ergonomic workplace? You can first of all provide ergonomic tools such as adjustable desks (such as sitting/standing agencies), office chairs that offer sufficient support and flexible accessories such as laptop standards and monitor arms.

A desk must also be large enough so that there is enough workspace. An office chair with adaptable backrest is recommended by the good support for the vertebrae. After this it is important to cleverly deal with the office space and use natural light. It is best to place a desk at right angles to a window so that no annoying light can occur on a screen.

With good additional lighting you ensure that an office feels pleasant and present a good feeling of the space. With intensive office work it is also important that employees can move sufficiently during their working day. An open and spacious office furnishing stimulates movement and a sitting/standing desk also ensures that people can change during the day of working posture.

An ergonomic office design is an easy way to make every company more efficient and healthier! For ergonomic tools and advice on office furnishing you are at Living at the right place.

Do you want to get more inspiration to set up your ideal home workplace? Read the blog: Set up a home workplace? Here you have to pay attention! Or view several Office inspiration blogs From residential living.