Did you know that there is a science of how we work? It’s called ergonomics, and it’s something that should be taken seriously by workers, but especially by business leaders. Properly adjusted workstations can help prevent pain and injury, while reducing fatigue. What is ergonomics and how can the Clinique GO™ team help? Read on to find out.
What is ergonomics?
Ergonomics is the study of how people interact with their environment. It is a scientific discipline that covers a wide range of topics, from the design of office chairs to the way factory workers perform their tasks. The goal of ergonomics is to create a safe, comfortable and efficient work environment.
The history of this science dates back to the early 20th century, when it was first used to study how workers performed their tasks in factories. Since then, ergonomics has evolved into a well-respected science used in many industries, from health care to manufacturing. Today, ergonomists use their knowledge to design everything from office furniture to car seats. In doing so, they help improve the quality of our lives and make our world a better place to live.
Ergonomist intervention: many benefits
Ergonomists are professionals in the field of ergonomics. Their interventions with workers can be done at home or in the workplace and provide many benefits.
- The intervention of an ergonomist can help reduce the number of work-related accidents by identifying and correcting potential risk factors
- Intervention ensures that employees work in a safe and comfortable environment, which can lead to increased productivity and morale
- Ergonomists have specialized knowledge in the field of human movement, which allows them to create customized solutions for each workplace
- Intervention often results in long-term changes in work habits.
Clinique GO™’s ergonomics services: at home and in the workplace
Our ergonomists can intervene in several ways, with companies or directly with workers.
- In-home ergonomics: they can offer advice on the organization of a workstation and the adjustments to be made to optimize each of its components (desk, chair, computer and keyboard, etc.). Their advice can also be related to the execution of certain repetitive tasks in order to prevent injuries.
- Workplace Ergonomics: Workplace ergonomics concerns sitting workstations as much as industrial workstations or production lines. The intervention of professionals has several benefits for the organizations and for the health of the professionals who compose them.
- Online ergonomics: why not request a virtual consultation to benefit from personalized ergonomic advice? It’s possible with Clinique GO™!
Are you a business leader? Provide your employees with a safe work environment, prevent injuries and absenteeism. In the end, it’s the health of your company that will benefit.
Approuvé par Francis Desjardins
