Ergonomic Tips for Working from Home to Reduce Discomfort
Employees working from home often use laptops leading to discomfort. Follow posture guidelines, use a supportive chair, raise laptop height, and take stretch breaks to reduce ergonomic issues. Short-term modifications like using an ironing board as a keyboard tray or a lap board can also help.
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. Download presentation by click this link. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
Working from Home? How to reduce ergonomic discomfort
Many employees working from home are using laptops as a primary computer Follow the same posture guidelines as when you are using a desk at work. Since you don t have the same equipment at home, this may take some adaptations to your home work area.
Common discomfort producing postures when using a laptop as a primary computer Head down to view screen which is too low: Headache, neck and shoulder discomfort. Arms reaching forward: Middle and upper back discomfort, especially between the shoulder blades. Lack of back support: Low back and hip discomfort.
Common adaptations to ideally use a laptop Use a chair that allows you to sit back. If needed, add a towel or pillow in the lower back area to better support the back. Be sure your feet are supported! Raise the laptop up so the monitor area is more aligned with your eye. Use a separate keyboard and mouse.
Other shorter term modifications For individuals shorter than six feet, finding a keyboard height that is low enough can be challenging. Many full size ironing boards have lower heights and could be used as a keyboard tray.
Other shorter term modifications A lap board or pillow in your lap could also be used while working from a lounged position. This will raise the monitor section while sitting in your lap.
Get up and take stretch breaks A comfortable surrounding can trick you into getting up less frequently.
