Ergonomic programs that include administrative and engineering controls can help to ensure safe nurse-computer interactions in the clinical setting. The following information can be used when ...

Tens of millions of people work with computers every day. Yet, many employers (or employees) don’t give much thought to how computer stations, desks and associated work are arranged. While there is no ...

In today's fast-paced professional world, employee productivity hinges not only on effort but also on the environment in which employees work. Thoughtful office design and well-chosen furniture can ...

Creating a good ergonomic working arrangement is vital to protecting your health and improving your quality of life at work. To aid users in this effort, the Cornell Human Factors and Ergonomics ...

Ergonomics is the science that focuses on equipment design at workplaces with a view to reduce fatigue and discomfort in workers by improving working conditions. Ergonomics is the science that shapes ...

In March 2020, many companies shifted their employees to work remotely due to the rising severity of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most individuals still currently work from home or through hybrid work ...

Many ergonomic problems associated with computer workstations occur in the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand. Continuous work on the computer may expose soft tissues in these areas to ...

Table 1 summarizes literature about general workstation design, as well as ergonomic recommendations for equipment placement and usage. The literature reviewed comes from professional nursing ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. While there is no single “correct” posture or ...