Does your work station help or hinder you?

equipment and workplace to fit the worker is known as ergonomics This work-centric lifestyle has caused employers to reassess their however work environments in terms of health and safety, making them more conducive to productivity and efficiency.

The science of designing the job, equipment and workplace to fit the worker is known as ergonomics. Jack Laurie Business Furniture is a locally owned retailer selling ergonomic office furniture. Cathy Waggoner, the company's business development manager, offered a few considerations for creating a healthy workspace:First, she said employers should recognize that “everyone works differently.”Companies should “allow people to work how they want to work.” In other words, allow them to set up a work station that is compatible with their needs and habits.

This isn't always as easy as it sounds because it hinges largely on the availability of versatile products. Most manufacturers design products to fit 95 percent of the population, Waggoner noted. This excludes the 5 percent who are unusually short or tall.