Ergonomics in the Office

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A majority of American workers spend 8+ hours in a chair, causing stress on the lower back and other areas of the body. Without the proper ergonomics in the work place, employees risk nerve and tendon strain. Treatments range from rest and medication to surgery, causing increased workers compensation claims and lost workdays.
Chairs, keyboard and monitor position, all come in to play when considering proper ergonomics in the office. Lighting is another important factor and must be accounted for when designing the office layout. Here are 5 tips for proper ergonomic setup:

1. Your knees should be level with your hips and parallel to the floor.
2. Your elbows should rest on the armrests without having to lower or raise your shoulders.
3. Arms and wrists should sit parallel to the floor.
4. You should be able to touch your monitor without leaning forward.
5. Monitor screens need to be level to your eyes and should have an anti-glare screen cover to prevent eyestrain and headaches.

Ergonomic furniture is essential to guarantees proper posture, blood flow, and support. Ergonomics increase employees productivity, comfort, and improve their health. Ergonomic chairs are beneficial to all companies because they reduce employees’ risk of injury, fatigue and discomfort, saving them money in the future.

Benefits of Buying Used Office Furniture

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Eco-conservatism.

Buying used office furniture helps the environment in several ways. More than 30,000,000 of forested acres are lost annually. By purchasing used office furniture, you are reducing the demand for harvested wood and giving a second life to furniture that would otherwise go to landfills.

The manufacturing of new furniture creates harmful VOC’s (volatile organic compounds), polluting our earth and contaminating our water. By making the choice to buy used office furniture you are reducing these harmful emissions, reusing valuable resources and reducing waste.  Make the Green choice and buy used office furniture… The earth will thank you.

 Money.

Not only will you help the environment by buying used office furniture but you will help your wallet too. You can save up to 70% off the retail price, without sacrificing quality, when you buy “used”.  In addition, most used office furniture companies not only offer a large inventory to choose from but they also, handle delivery and set-up; saving you time and effort.