Work ergonomics has recently gained a lot of popularity. Employers are increasingly adopting ergonomic principles to create comfortable and safe workplaces. For employees' health and well-being it's important to have a well-organized workplace. What aspects are most important? Learn about the 5 principles of work ergonomics that should be followed.

5 principles of ergonomic work space - the most significant aspects

#1 Proper ergonomic equipment

When arranging your workstation, pay attention to office equipment. At work, organizing your office workstation and ergonomic workspace equipment is the key to success. At office work, you should take care of several elements of the workstation to significantly increase the employee's comfort. Start with a comfortable chair, desk, and practical filing cabinets or pedestals.

  • A suitable office chair should be adjustable. Everyone is different and needs to focus on different aspects. When buying an ergonomic chair for your office, make sure it has the features most relevant to you. One of Mebway's customer favorites is the jOkasta Ergonomic Office Chair. This chair adjusts the headrest, height, tilt, and, for those who care about office consistency, the color scheme.

  • Work efficiency can also be increased with an adjustable standing desk, which is considered one of the most comfortable desks for office work. Choosing the right desk height is essential to ensure your comfort, and reduce the risk of back pain or general discomfort. A well-designed adjustable desk is, for example, the Straight Desk on Metal Frame with Electric Height Adjustment. When deciding on this product, you should also consider a Sitool chair, which is an excellent complement to an ergonomic workstation. If you want to learn more about the most suitable desks for the office, read our article: Which desk to choose? TOP 5 office furniture ranking. Sit stand desk is a huge game changer in office jobs.

  • Customizing your workstation is the key to being more productive. Ensure proper ergonomics and get an extra pedestal for your documents so you always have them at hand. We recommend the Duo pedestal on wheels with three cabinets. Not only is it convenient due to its mobility, but it also looks great. Such an addition at work allows the employee to be more comfortable.

#2 Make time for breaks

Employees often forget to take breaks of several minutes at least once an hour. By doing so, you care for your health, but also for your well-being. You can prevent muscle tension and stiffness, and maintain full mobility for years to come. It's also a smart idea to add a short stretch to your break, consisting of neck rotations, shoulder shrugs, or spinal twists. This is not an exemption from your duties, but taking care of your health - remember that!

Prolonged sitting and repeated movements can result in discomfort, neck pain, and injuries. That's why it's so critical to stick to ergonomic setup principles at work and move around for 5 minutes, once an hour.

#3 Practical accessories

  • Monitor arm - adjustable right height will allow you to set the ideal computer screen position. The mounts are safe and easy to install, and the added comfort is indescribable. The computer monitor holder is one of the essential pieces of equipment for your workstation and helps you follow ergonomics.

  • Back supports - The workstation should also be equipped with back supports. This is one of the best ergonomic adjustments, reducing back tension and making it easier to maintain proper posture while sitting. Such a comfortable workstation will ensure that even during long hours of work your productivity can significantly increase.

  • Footrests - footrests improve posture, work comfort, and circulation. With convenient height adjustment, you can ensure a comfortable workstation. The platform will help you put your legs in the best position.

  • Stands - Stands for a desktop monitor or under a laptop are an excellent tool that will transform your workspace into a modern and comfortable one. Thanks to the ergonomic design, you can quickly change your working position, and for office work, you should take special care.

#4 Temperature, lighting, and air

However, proper work organization and ergonomic equipment are not enough. It is also worth taking care of aspects often overlooked and invisible to the naked eye. In addition to a comfortable office, care for the workplace temperature, air humidity, and proper lighting. With a good change, office workers can work better, faster and be more productive.

#5 Proper neutral position

Good posture which is straight back and flat feet on the ground are also ergonomics. After all, ergonomic work is only possible when you feel comfortable and safe. We will also remind you that both the mouse and ergonomic keyboard should be placed on the desk so that the elbows and wrist are parallel. With this positioning, your muscles will not be constantly strained when moving your hands - wrist rest is really important. Forget about awkward posture in front of the computer (even if we all love doing it sometimes) and take care of your physical health!

Arranging your workstation well will ensure better conditions for your employees. This can care for their well-being, as well as their posture and health.

It doesn't matter whether you work in a home office system or go to the office every day - proper ergonomics and workstation equipment are the basis for increased productivity. Office ergonomics will help you become more comfortable and take care of your health. After all, a sedentary position in office work poses many risks to your health - take care of the right accessories, and posture, and, above all, enjoy breaks when getting up from the computer! If you want to design your workstation ergonomically and practically, write to us and get the advantage of free design when you buy furniture.