Many Australian workers have found themselves working from home of late to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Here are some useful tips to help improve your level of comfort, reduce pain & tension, increase productivity, & increase your awareness of office ergonomics.
Try to build a permanent work-space or have an area of your home from which you can work. This will allow you to distinguish between work-time & leisure time, allowing you to ‘switch-off’ at the end of your working day.Gain access to good office equipment & a set-up that finds a balance between comfort, efficiency, & productivity. Start with a comfortable, adjustable chair. Useful guidelines recommended by WorkSafe Victoria can be found at www.bit.ly/3eHzuGoDon’t sit for too long! A handy recommendation is the 40-15-5 rule. This suggests sitting for 40 mins, standing for 15 mins, & moving/walking for 5 mins. You need regular breaks from prolonged static postures but also the repetitive mouse movements & typing tasks.
