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Back pain information
Acute or short-term low back pain generally lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Most acute back pain is the result of trauma to the lower back or a disorder such as arthritis. Pain from trauma may be caused...read more
Ergo Home
Ergonomics, the science of fitting the job to the person, should be something that people practice at home in their daily life, not just during the workday. Lower Back Pain a...read more
Ergo Office
Ergonomics, the science of fitting the job to the person, is now recognized as an integral part of any workplace. In computer-related work settings ergonomic principles play a crucial role in...read more
Ergonomics in the office
There is significant scope for organisations to improve efficiency, health and safety and employee satisfaction by applying ergonomics in the working environment. Ergonomically designed workplaces, equipment ...read more
Lighting, heating and colour all contribute to a good environment
As well as the physical factors within the office environment, lighting and temperature can also influence workers' health, comfort and performance. The lighting of an area should ensure that...read more
Preventing back pain
Each year, more than 65 million Americans are affected by back pain. The back is second only to the head as the most frequent location for pain in the body, and this is no surprise considering the many nerve ...read more
The importance of keeping moving
Advice for office workers and their managers on problems associated with undesirable working postures should concentrate on prevention rather than cure. The current view is that it is much better for people to alternative bet...read more
