Ergonomic House Calls

Are you a telecommuter, virtual assistant, graphic designer or PR entrepreneur working out of your home office?

• Have you notice any discomforts while working at your computer after 30 minutes or several hours?
• Has it affected your level of productivity?
• Are you discouraged about sitting at your computer just to send out emails, type letters, or simply perform a research for new clients?
• Have you started experiencing numbness or tingling in the last two digits on your hand?
• Have you noticed unusual aches or stiffness in your back?
• Experiencing headaches or blurred vision from time to time?

All of these are the signs of discomfort and potential hazards that you or your workspace could be creating. I would suggest that you hire an ergonomic specialist to observe the way in which you sit and perform your daily "work" tasks. You could be suffering from the need to become ergonomically correct. This valuable observation could increase your productivity, improve your mental status to work more efficiently.

Don't take it for granted! You could loose in the end and that means money and time!
Can you afford not to?

Ergonomic Survey

The Ergo Lady wants to hear from you:
I'm conducting an online survey.
Please assist me if you can.

1. Do you know what ergonomics mean?
2. Does your company provide ergonomic training?
3. If so how often: ( monthly, quarterly,annually, orientation only)
4. How do they provide training? (Video, live seminar, webseminar)
5. Do they hire outside consultants or is their in in-house safety or HR manager?
6. What industry do you work in?
7. Does you know how to fully operate your office chair?
8. Does your company allow you to communicate your ergonomic concerns?
9. If yes; How do you communicate yor concerns?
10. Did your job train you on the ergonomic risk factors associated with your job?
11. Does your company encourage stretching before, during, and after work?
12. How long does it take for your company to resolve your ergonomic issues and concerns?
13. Have you ever had an ergonomic assessment? Why?
14. What would you improve about our company's ergonomic efforts?

As always thanks for taking out some time to visit and respond to this Blog.

TheErgoLady

Work Smarter with Ergonomics

Summer Time can contribute to more aches and pains of Kids and Teens: Ergonomics Is an Issue with Kids

According to the British they have noticed an increasing number of kids with poor posture and suffering from back pain.

Here in the US our kids are also attached to computers (myspace), texting 100 words per minute, performing repetitive motions with their fingers and thumbs while playing video games for unlimited hours.

Can the summer time make increase the already dreaded ergonomic issues that kids are faced with? Thousands of children will be home spending countless hours in front of the television, playing video games, text messing, typing away on their myspace and listening to their high volumed I pods.

What are you doing to prevent the break down of your young kids body?


Looking for tips... Post your questions and The Ergo Lady will answer.
Kay Richardson Miami,Fl. Occupational Ergonomic Assessment Specialist.
Ergonomic Training and Consulting for Government and Private Companies throughout

Don't Get Sued by Your Telecommuter for Ergonomic Issues

Recently I read an article that telecommuters are suing their employers because they are either being compensated for less pay, travel time and even injuries. It is also very important that home workers/telecommuters are set up "ergonomically" correct all of your employees onsite. (Shame on you if regular employees aren't setup correctly)

Companies that allow workers to work from home should:

1. Look at the office setup
2. Provide proper equipment ( chair, headset, footrests, adjustable keyboards
3. Provide ergonomic training (web based or in office with other employees)
4. Provide company policies, procedures and safety requirements to adhere to while working at home
5. Provide employees with symptom surveys to identify early aches and pains regularly
6. Hire an ergonomic consultant in your telecommuters area to identify and correct any issues and concerns immediately.
7. Allow telecommuters to communicate regularly with safety specialists

These are just a few tips and suggestions for employers on ways to control and prevent costly workers compensation injuries that can result in high direct and indirect costs.

If you are responsible for ergonomic issues in your organization and have any questions about solving issues related to telecommuter: WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

The Ergo Lady

P.S. Let's stand and stretch it's good for your back, neck, back, shoulders and hands

Work Smart with Ergonomics

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Disclaimer: We are only offering simple techniques o advice always consult with your DR if you have serious pain or discomfort. Any post will not hold us legally responsible actions.

TheErgoLady