Our society has become so violent that just about every one has either lost a loved one or knows someone who did. The loss not only impacts close family and friends but also the colleagues of both the deceased and the survivor.
Indoor pollution and low humidity is an ever-present threat in most office buildings where workers daily come into contact with toxic fumes from furniture, carpets, cleaning products, computers, printers and photocopiers, to name a few.
Who doesn't want to enjoy going to work? Unfortunately, many workers do not enjoy their work or the environment in which they work. An understanding of ergonomics in your workplace may help solve some of the problems and help you enjoy your job.
Over three quarters of South African employees indicate that they have been on the receiving end of victimising behaviour at work.
Is your workplace a safe, comfortable and productive area or a pain in the neck? Do you often experience back and neck pain, burning eyes and sore wrists? Exposure to adverse working conditions may be the cause of the aforementioned health problems but, fortunately, there is a solution − and it is called ergonomics.