#UgamanHealthWednesday: 7 Safety tips for office workers.
With their climate control, soft chairs and armrests, office environments don’t conjure up thoughts of workplace safety like, say, construction sites. What could be safer than a cubicle? Of course, office workers are at lower risk for workplace injuries than most, but that doesn’t mean injuries never happen, or that it’s not worth taking the time to talk about safety with office employees. Office jobs that involve spending most of your day sitting can actually be detrimental to your health if employee wellness is not taken into consideration. Many Health Institutes has reported that an increasing number of companies are looking to improve worker safety by focusing on wellness. Here are seven tips for office workers to prevent workplace injuries: 1. Make sure your desk setup is ergonomic , so your head is centered over your neck and shoulders, your wrists are flat and your elbows rest comfortably at your side while you work. If your feet won’t touch t...