{"id":4118,"date":"2021-07-19T07:40:44","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T07:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ergo-lab.be\/ergo\/working-ergonomically-means-working-healthily\/"},"modified":"2022-04-21T08:24:24","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T08:24:24","slug":"working-ergonomically","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ergo-lab.be\/ergo\/en\/working-ergonomically\/","title":{"rendered":"Working ergonomically means working healthily"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We\u2019re not made to sit still for eight hours a day, that is for sure. After a while, it begins to take a serious toll on our bodies. Back and neck complaints are the most common symptoms. But headaches, eye problems and muscle problems are becoming increasingly common as well. You can easily avoid all these complaints by investing in an ergonomic working environment. How do you create the right workplace? We would be happy to explain.<\/p>\n\n

What is ergonomics and why is it important?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Ergonomics at work means working in surroundings that are adapted to your personal needs, both physically and mentally. It also means that your workplace is attuned to you so that you can work as efficiently as possible. All of that is designed to limit the negative effects on your physical and mental health, in both the short and long term.<\/p>\n\n

Recent research has shown that 24% of people working from home have developed physical complaints. That is why it is important to invest in the right equipment for your home office as well. <\/p>\n\n

Ergonomic accessories<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

In other words, you need to have adapted accessories in your workspace in order to work ergonomically. It is also important to integrate ergonomics into your daily routine. Our range of ergonomic accessories<\/span><\/strong><\/a> by BakkerElkhuizen<\/span><\/strong><\/a> includes the following:<\/p>\n\n