Is Your Office Becoming a Pain?

October is National Ergonomics Month. If your workplace does not "fit", you could be setting yourself up for discomfort and ultimately health issues. Sitting using a computer for a large part of your work day can include repetition of tasks, awkward posture, eye strain and pressure on arms and fingers. Simple steps can help you avoid these problems.

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If you sit at your computer for more than an hour a day, benefit with our on-site Office Yoga Class. Learn how to integrate yoga stretches and postures into your day to reduce the aches and pains of sedentary positions. This workshop focuses on the mind-body balance to not only shape you physically, but to bring about a sense of internal peacefulness to your life as well.

To schedule call The Back Rub Company at 480-330-2066.

Tips on Organizing Your Workspace

To maximize productivity and creativity we need a workspace that is organized and pleasant to work in. Firstly, you need to de-clutter your work area. When a workspace is disorganized it increases your chances of losing paperwork. This will increase your level of stress, resulting in less productivity.

Keep essential items such as pens and calculator within arms reach. Make use of organizing tools such as file folders and baskets.

Ergonomics is the evaluation of how well the environments you work and live support what you do there. Is your chair the correct height and design? If you work at a computer is it at the correct height? What position are your wrists in when typing on the keyboard? Lower back pain, neck pain and Repetitive Strain Injury can result from prolonged periods of working in a badly designed workspace.

Lastly, leave your workspace tidy at the end of the day!

For more information on workspace organization take a look at the National Association of Professional Organizers.

Is Your Office Ergonomically Correct?

Low back pain, wrist & arm pain and neck pain are among the top 10 complaints from workers who sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time. With the proper workstation and techniques, these problems can easily be avoided. Here are several tips by AWE Corporate Interiors in Phoenix.

• Adjust the height of your chair so that your feet are resting firmly on the floor.
• The depth of your seat should allow the back of your knees to extend beyond the edge of your seat and your thighs should be parallel to the floor.
• Your forearms should be at least 90-100% to your upper arm and your wrists should not be angled up or down.
• Set the height of your work surface so that you will not be slumping or straining forward. Arrange commonly used items so that they are within arms reach.
• The top one-third of your computer screen should be at or just below eye-level. The distance between your eyes and the monitor should be 18" or more.

AWE is a commercial furnituredealership that boasts a team with over 20 years experience in the industry. They create Aesthetic Working Environments and provide innovative design services, superior office furniture and comprehensive project management. AWE offers local and national clients a one-stop resource, regardless of budget, project size or style. For a complimentary ergonomic assessment of your office contact AWE at 602-841-7480.