ESD and Ergonomics is a way of logical thinking! Ergonomics .... what is that? Increasingly the word 'ergonomics' is used. Especially within the context of health and safety legislation. What it means just about everyone knows, but what does it mean? Ergonomics is composed of the Greek words "ergon" (work) and "nomos" (law). Ergonomics means as much as: laws dealing with labor. This is not for legal laws, but laws of nature. By taking into account all kinds of natural laws, can be adapted and improved working conditions. Ergonomics aims to mental and physical well-being in the workplace promotion, providing optimum working results can be obtained. For ergonomic working conditions it cuts both ways. If well-being, has more pleasure in his work and perform better. That's good for people and good for business. Ergonomics can be divided into three groups: Ergonomics in organizations Ergonomics of the environment Ergonomics of products The consistency and balance between these three groups ergonomics determines the quality of our working environment. Do you have the proper esd-chair? When writing we often slide to the edge of the chair to be more upright and so the low back muscles to relieve. The result is a seat with too small, resulting in a too high skin pressure. Furthermore, we can in that seating position, the armrests do not use and have no support from the back. A chair with a forward with-tilting seat and back prevents these problems. The backrest then takes the load on the low back muscles. Add to that height and width adjustable armrests far, and you also avoid the static loading of neck and shoulder muscles. When telephoning and talking we often hang back in the chair. As a result of the lower slide that then occurs, the back muscles become statically charged. A with-tilting back seat and back prevents sliding bottom, so that the spine maintains its natural posture. Achieving the correct posture for sitting lies in choosing the right seat: specifically tuned to each individual and made for a specific activity, such as VDU (NEN 3002/ISO 9241-3 *) Expert advice, based on knowledge of ergonomics in organizations, ergonomics of the work environment and ergonomics of products, is a prerequisite for making specific choices. "Achieving the correct posture for sitting lies in choosing the right seat, specifically tuned to individual and activity." B.A.S.S. http://www.esdproducts.eu info@esdproducts.eu T:+32(0)3 230 19 75 F:+32(0)3 230 19 78

• published: 11 Oct 2010
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