Ergonomics is the science that focuses on equipment design at workplaces with a view to reduce fatigue and discomfort in workers by improving working conditions. Ergonomics is the science that shapes ...

How many hours each day do you also use a computer at home? Approximately 60 percent of today's working population spends most of their workday sitting at a computer workstation. After 10 years of ...

Using a computer can be rewarding and fun. Unfortunately, prolonged postures, high concentration and repetitive motion can lead to physical problems. A little knowledge of ergonomics, or how people ...

According to the NHS nearly eight million working days are lost each year because of back pain or other MSDs (Musculoskeletal Disorders). For small business owners creating a safe working environment ...

Spending hours in front of a computer can seriously affect your health, especially if your workspace isn't set up to support comfort. A good monitor stand can relieve neck and back strain, improve ...

Nursing is associated with high rates of musculoskeletal disorders from patient handling, and nurses are at high risk for developing cumulative trauma disorders, which can result from computer usage.

Table 1 summarizes literature about general workstation design, as well as ergonomic recommendations for equipment placement and usage. The literature reviewed comes from professional nursing ...