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Highlights the importance of workplace ergonomics and shows how our products help create comfort and space for people working with computers and technology
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WEDO ERGONOMICS
COlEBROOk BOSSON SAuNDERS are award winning designers and manufacturers of ergonomic IT solutions for use in the workplace, mobile working environments, and the home
Why ARE ERGONOMICS IMpORTANT IN ThE WORkplACE?
pRODuCTIvITy AND EFFICIENCyResearch in the US has shown that for every dollar invested in an ergonomic intervention strategy in an office environment (e.g. RSI prevention), there is a return of $17.50 (Source: Buckle)
hEAlTh AND WEll-BEINGOrganisations which employ strategies to improve workplace ergonomics have found that WRMSDs (resulting in lost work time) were three times less likely to occur (Source: Schneider)
Creating an environment to maximise the potential of its staff is a key objective of most companies, and good ergonomics improves performance in the following areas...
WhO ARE WE?Colebrook Bosson Saunders (CBS) was founded in 1990, drawing upon the skills of architecture and product design to create new and innovative solutions to the challenge of creating space and comfort when integrating technology with furniture in the workplace. This unique approach led to unrivalled research into workspace ergonomics and the development of products that have heavily influenced how people sit and work with computers to this very day.
Over the years CBS have won countless awards for the design and manufacture of ergonomic IT products including Monitor Supports; CPU Holders; Laptop Stands; and Cable Management Systems. Most commonly used for creating healthy workspaces in the office, at home, or when working on the move, CBS products facilitate safe and healthy working for improved user well being and productivity.
ER•go•nom•ics| plural, noun |From the Greek ergon meaning to work and nomos meaning natural laws. In essence ergonomics is about designing environments and products to suit the people who use them in order to improve well-being and optimise productivity.
WhAT ARE ThE CONSEquENCES OF WORkING WITh pOOR ERGONOMICS?
hOW AND WhERE DO WE hElp?
A poorly designed workstation can cause physiological and psychological conditions that can lead to reduced efficiency at work, increased days lost to illness, and long term health problems. Common problems associated with poor ergonomics include:
• Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) are caused by repetitive use of equipment and can lead to numbness and aching of the affected area
• Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSD’s) are injuries that occur within joints, muscles, tendons, nerves and soft tissue of the body, caused by regular undertaking of work in awkward or static postures
• Low morale, stress and anxiety can occur from being regularly positioned in physical discomfort
In the office, with desktop computers...
Hot-desking in the office or mobile working with a laptop...
Working in the home office...
A PC screen is often coupled with a stand that is not ergonomic. It is important to use a Monitor Arm (see above) that can be easily adjusted to the correct eye level for the user.
A Laptop Stand enables the screen to be placed at the correct height for the user, and when combined with a keyboard and mouse it creates a perfect ergonomic solution.
Working with tablet/touch screen technology alongside a standard screen is becoming increasingly commonplace, and it is important that both screens are set up ergonomically and easily adjusted according to the user requirements.
With an increase in flexible working practices, creating a dedicated workspace at home with an ergonomic arrangement of IT equipment is becoming increasingly important.
Dual screen use is popular for multi-tasking and increased efficiency, however the screens must be at the same height to avoid neck strain.
DID yOu kNOW?38% of all illnesses in the working population are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
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DID yOu kNOW?A survey in the US in 2010 involving 5,000 companies showed 62% of businesses surveyed have employees who work remotely either part time or full time (Source: Work Simple)
The benefiTs of The Cbs produCT range…
How can a Monitor Arm help?• Raises the screen to the correct viewing height
for the user to improve posture and reduce stress on the back, neck, and shoulders
• Achieves correct distance between user and the screen for an improved ergonomic set-up
• Enables screen adjustment to reduce glare and unnecessary strain on the eyes
• Saves space on the desk for improved aesthetics and a healthier workstation
What does a CPU Holder do?• Removes the CPU from the
work area to free up desk space
• Protects the CPU from damage and from becoming a trip hazard
• Improves computer performance by protecting the CPU from harmful dust particles
Why use a Laptop Stand?• Creates a perfect ergonomic position
when used alongside a keyboard and mouse
• Lifts the laptop to the correct ergonomic viewing height
• Easy to store and transport for mobile working
What are the benefits of Cable Management?• Organises wires into one manageable core and
anchors cables securely to the floor to prevent trip hazards
• Eliminates desk clutter for a cleaner, tidier, and healthier workspace
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