If you’ve transitioned into working from home recently, along with many non-essential workers, you might be in danger of developing heath issues. Ergonomics is an area often ignored, but considered essential to eliminate pain from repetitive movements and bad posture.
Ergonomics is “the science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of the working population,” according to NIOSH. Fitting the task to the worker, rather than forcing the worker to fit the task can be a tough habit to break. Ergonomics also includes avoiding tasks that may lead to injuries. OSHA defines ergonomics as “the science of designing the job to fit the worker, rather than physically forcing the worker’s body to fit the job. Adapting tasks, work stations, tools and equipment to fit the worker can help reduce physical stress on a worker’s body and eliminate many potentially serious, disabling work-related musculoskeletal disorders.”