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Office Ergonomics

The human body is most comfortable when it is in its relaxed or neutral position. This is because the least amount of stress is placed on your muscles and joints when your body is in the relaxed position. Although this is the ideal position for the body, it is difficult to achieve in the typical work environment.

Ergonomics is the scientific study of designing work areas so that a person can work in a position that is as close to the relaxed position as possible. In short, ergonomics is the scientific study of how to fit a workspace to the person who works in it.

Every job, including office work consists of many different tasks that are completed at different work areas with different tools. For example, your office tasks may include working on a computer, talking on the phone, writing memos, and reading reports. Your tools include your computer, phone, and memo pad.

It may not appear that your body assumes different postures for each of your office tasks, but it does. You sit differently while working on the computer than you do when speaking on the phone or when hand writing a memo. Although your body needs different types of support for these different tasks, you typically have one chair and one desk.

Ergonomists consider these factors when designing furniture to ensure that ergonomic desks and chairs provide the optimum amount of support for the range of tasks that you do during the day. Click on the following links to learn more about some common office tools, and how you should interact with them.