Downtown Spine, Sports & Orthopedic Rehabilitation P.C.
65 Broadway / 47 Trinity Place, Suite 603 New York, NY 10006. (212) 422-1111
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Downtown Spine, Sports & Orthopedic Rehabilitation P.C.

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New York, NY 10006

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Not many individuals would think about the office space as a hazardous working environment. Of course the possibility exists that you might get a paper cut but can that be considered dangerous? There is also a lot of electrical equipment that is potentially dangerous if not properly used; oh and let’s not forget about the dreaded stapler. . .

Actually, the most hazardous situation in your place of employment is you; and the way in which you adjust yourself at your machine or desk. Ergonomics is the scientific standard of becoming aware of how the human body acts in response to the machines and systems that we use daily.

Ergonomics is typically a vague, general term that can be applied to a number of scenarios and situations. The majority of scientists are in agreement on five main areas of discipline for learning ergonomics: aesthetics, performance, ease of use, comfort and safety.  All of the categories are vital to preserving the physical well being and health of those who operate technological and mechanical systems. These principles can be useful to a wide range of systems; including mental systems, automated voice systems and entertainment centers.  All have been evaluated during the study of ergonomics. One of the most significant systems to the daily routines of humans is the study of office ergonomics.

Usually, the majority of individuals who are employed in an office environment stay seated in front of their desk for more than 30% of the day. Office ergonomics addresses all features of the work station that directly impact the body. Mice, monitors, keyboards and chairs all can be modified to be more amenable to the disciplines of ergonomics. The most important idea is instituting a neutral reach zone for the arms and hands of the user. This enables everything to be within arm's reach so the user will not be required to rotate his or her arms for greater than 45 degrees in any direction.

An ergonomically correct chair will accomplish two things. Firstly, the chair will offer a well-built, 100 degree angle for the back of the operator. Secondly, the chair will elevate the eye level of the user to be in line with the screen. The operator should not be required to tilt his or her head down or up in order to see the screen. The ergonomically compliant chair is also supposed to be equipped with arm rests that naturally cradles the elbows of the user.
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