Resources
Some strong trends exist in the area of office and workspace ergonomics:
1. Personal computers increasingly being replaced by laptops
Laptop computers have seen rapid technological development. Increasingly powerful, light and compact, they are the technological equals of the PC. For this reason, more and more companies are choosing the laptop as a replacement for the desktop computer.
2. Computer usage continues to increase
With the popularity of the Internet, e-mail, games, DVD etc, the use of computers for both work and leisure continues to increase.
3. Increasing attention being devoted to laptop ergonomics
As a result of working more and more hours on laptops, people need to do this in an ergonomically responsible way. Many laptop users are taking measures to improve their laptop workstation. A laptop holder with integrated document holder, an optical mouse and an external keyboard are seen by many laptop users as basic necessities.
4. Home workstations
Working at home is on the rise. Ergonomic workstations are just as important here as at the office. Although legislation governing working conditions assures a reasonable working environment at the office, home workstations are often found lacking. Chairs and desks often don’t meet these requirements. What’s more, a number of items such as a good document holder, a monitor stand or a laptop holder are not being used here at all.
With these trends in mind, we have compiled a number of resources, which will help highlight the issues surrounding office ergonomics and how Facio can help you to effect positive change in your organisation. We hope that you will find these free online resources of use.
- Legal requirements for laptop computing
- UK monitior viewing regulations
- Dual monitor working can increase productivity by 10%
- Ergonomics and the New Way of Working
- Smart combination of work, private life and environment
- Computer workplace ergonomics
- Monitor Ergonomics - choosing the right monitor of you
- The Alternative Workplace - cost savings are key
- RSI - A guide to avoiding Repetitive Strain Injury when using a computer
- VESA monitor mounting standards
Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on
the minimum safety and health requirements
for work with display screen equipment