Ergonomics for work from home
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The document discusses the importance of ergonomics for remote work prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how poor posture can negatively impact health. It provides practical tips for improving home office setups, such as proper chair and desk height, using a monitor, and taking breaks to reduce strain. The article emphasizes the need for maintaining correct posture and creating a comfortable workspace to enhance productivity and well-being.
Ergonomics for work from home
- 1. Ergonomics of Working from Home By Tanisha Sharma
- 2. The mighty year of 2020 The Coronavirus Pandemic has forced many professionals to ‘Work from home’
- 3. Do you know that sitting in a bad posture for a prolonged period can shorten your life? I am serious
- 4. It depreciates the way you experience life It Hurts Your Heart Dementia Is More Likely You’ll Undo All That Exercise It Leads to Varicose Veins You’ll Gain Weight Your Anxiety Might Spike
- 5. ERGONOMICS A study of how equipment and furniture can be arranged in an optimum way so that people can work or do other activities effectively and comfortably
- 6. THE GREAT INDIAN ‘JUGAAD’ Most of us had to improvise in order to create an acceptable working environment Unsatisfactory Work Equipment Desk Chairs Desk Monitor No separate room
- 7. Improving the ergonomics of work from home The objective is to get as close as possible to this ideal posture
- 8. Work around for improper chair and desk Tip Dedicate a part of your table for work Get a chair with an armrest If that is not possible, sit in a way that your arms rest on the table at a 90 degree angle Adjust height of chair
- 9. Avoiding/ reducing pain in your shoulders, arms and legs Tip Use a Monitor Raise the height of the laptop Use a box file or a fat book and a chopping board Use a stool for a foot rest Or shoe rack, pile of papers or a crate
- 10. Fighting strain and stillness Tip Do not sit at your desk for long Move every 30 mins Set an alarm to remind you Notice your head tilting? Time to rest! Exercise to relieve shoulder tension
- 11. Simple Exercises
- 12. Getting the right light Best way is to sit perpendicular to the window Do not sit with your back to the window Do not sit facing the window
- 13. DON’T BE A SLOUCH CHIN UP SHOULDERS BACK ONWARDS! Thank you!