Lately, I have seen many blogs, articles and people advertising great looking workstations! While these home offices are attractive and nice looking, the problem with these set ups, they could do more harm than good and could potentially lead to numerous musculoskeletal issues. The last thing you need to worry about is experiencing pain or discomfort while working from home!
Ergologics has over 35 years of experience; we offer ergonomic solutions and will guide you to choosing the appropriate product(s) to meet your needs. With our years of research and knowledge, we can help you prepare for this new transition, save money and decrease discomfort/injuries while working from home. We can modify your workstation to meet your budget needs, set up the workstation ergonomically correct and still make it attractive! We will tell you “the why” behind the correct set-up and help teach you to be smart when teleworking. We also include exercises, stretches and self-care when working from home.
An article published by Forbes Magazine in 2018 states, “The number of Telecommuting professions working from home is more than 4 million U.S. employees. That number continues to climb each year, and those who work remotely are increasing”. Unfortunately, with the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing a huge incline. Due to this incline with remote-work population, you may want to consider setting up an ergonomically-correct home office with the help of an ergonomic specialist.
We can help you decide how set up a workstation the right way making it more efficient and functional. We can do this either remotely or in person.
When setting up an ergonomic home office for remote work, you’ll want to use a room that has enough space, receives plenty of light and steer away from noisy environments to help concentrate or have meetings without distraction. Even though limited space can also present a problem, we can help you create a functional office. Some ideas for possible work areas include: existing office, space in the living room, spare bedroom, den area, basement, etc. “Ergo-tip” try to avoid working from your bed, in the kitchen or on the couch even though it seems comfortable.
Ergologics provides tips to improve your home office’s functionality by either purchasing equipment or using existing items. Our ultimate goal is to provide a functional, comfortable and safe work environment. Regardless, we will do what YOU need and will best modify a set up that is good for YOU.
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Desk: You should have plenty of room for your computer and/or laptop and other materials you need to be functional and productive. We can recommend a desk that makes it versatile for you, your spouse, or both. (We can also assist with home-schooling set-ups for your children.)
Desk chair: It is crucial to choose a task chair with an adjustable backrest that provides lumbar support, an adjustable seat pan with adequate cushion, adjustable arms and a solid base with casters. We can recommend a chair that is right for you.
Appropriate Equipment: This could include something simple like a footrest, laptop risers, dual monitors, monitor arms, conference or video equipment are other items we take into consideration. If you frequently travel and don’t have a “set” office? We offer solutions for those too.
Lighting: We can assist you in selecting the right amount of light by using desk and/or floor lamps to meet the standard ergonomic lighting requirements.
Bookshelf and/or file cabinets: We can help you decide which storage systems will work best for you, based on your work space.
“Ergo-tip” always take care of you by exercising, taking frequent breaks and moving every hour can also help minimize musculoskeletal discomfort.
BONUS Insight
If you’re self-employed and your home is your primary place of work, your home office improvements can be tax-deductible. Retain receipts and consult with your tax expert to find out which projects will save you money.
While you are working remotely for a company, retain your receipts for your initial home office setup, supplies and any other purchases not provided by your employer because many companies will reimburse remote workers for certain items. Also, keep in mind, some companies may even let you bring items home from work if they have extra items in stock.
Choose Ergologics because we care about YOU!
