Since the dotcom boom, an increasing part of the workforce spends its workday typing or clicking. While computers have improved by leaps and bounds, their ergonomic features have not progressed in any ...

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 ...

One such factor is lighting. Poor lighting or glare can cause workers to lean forward, squint, or hold awkward positions, ...

It goes without saying that sitting hunched over a laptop display all day every day will hurt in the long run. Even so, sometimes we all need a reminder that good posture is usually just a few minor ...

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 ...

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.

Ergonomic mice are essential peripherals that ensure comfort and minimize strain during extended computer use. While traditional designs have improved, some innovative options redefine ergonomics with ...

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 ...