The connection between ergonomic office furniture and the reduction of work accidents and illnesses

Height-adjustable desks and ergonomic seating are becoming increasingly common in offices across Germany. Young employees and job seekers, in particular, pay attention to equipment and health aspects when choosing a suitable company. And rightly so, because especially in classic "office jobs," health has often been neglected in recent years. In this blog post, we will therefore look at how ergonomic office furniture is related to the reduction of workplace accidents and illnesses.

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Health Risks in the Office: Why Ergonomic Office Furniture Makes Sense

In an office, employees often sit for a large part of the day without moving. In addition, there is the constant looking at a screen, which further strains the eyes and head. Almost 60 percent of all employees in Germany sit for more than eight hours a day, which poses massive risks with incorrect posture or outdated office equipment.

The most common "diseases" caused by sitting too long include the following:

• Back and neck pain
• Tension in the neck and shoulder area
• Vision problems and concentration difficulties
• Poor posture in the back and neck
• Excessive strain on joints or bones

The causes can be manifold, but often prolonged sitting is enough. Unsuitable office equipment and an unhealthy lifestyle also contribute and can worsen one's health more quickly. Psychological consequences due to excessive strain and stress at work can also result if ergonomics are not valued.

For this reason, the ergonomic office furniture from Deskspace is a sensible investment in all professions. The ergonomic sit-stand stool Deskspace Motion is an ideal addition to your height-adjustable desk and combines the benefits of sitting and standing in an ideal ratio.

What exactly is ergonomic office furniture?

Ergonomic office furniture should now be part of every appropriate office workstation – but what exactly is it? We will explain this in this section before going into the specific health benefits.

Ergonomic furniture is specifically designed for use at classic "seated workstations" and aims to create a more effective working environment. It meets the individual needs of employees and supports a healthy and sustainable working posture. Through adjustable settings and specific ergonomic shapes, it enables, for example, an upright posture, a healthy hand position, and an adjustable screen distance.

The most commonly used ergonomic office furniture includes the following:

• Height-adjustable desks (for example, the Deskspace Corner)
• Ergonomic sit-stand stools
• Ergonomic mice and keyboards with palm rests
• Monitor arms for flexible adjustment

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Ergonomic Office Furniture as a Measure Against Illnesses & Workplace Accidents

Now to the specific illnesses and problems that can be prevented or limited by ergonomic office furniture. Of course, a healthy lifestyle and sufficient physical activity in your free time are still important foundations for a healthy working day. So make sure that your free time is also as healthy as possible!

Ergonomic Office Furniture as a Solution for Back Pain and Tension

Probably the biggest health risk in office workplaces is back pain or tension due to prolonged and incorrect sitting. For example, the wrong height of the office chair means that you have to lean forward, putting unnecessary strain on your back, resulting in tension and pain, which can also become chronic.

However, a desk chair that yields too much is also not suitable, as you lean too far back into an overly "relaxed" posture that does not protect the back. The ergonomic sit-stand stool provides an ideal solution for your back. It can be continuously adjusted in height, thus enabling an ideal back posture at the desk.

Tip: Your seating height should be adjusted so that your eyes are approximately at the level of the top edge of the screen. This way, you don't have to look up or down and strain your neck.

You create the ideal working environment for your back by working while standing, at least temporarily or alternately. Here, your body is in its natural posture, and you can ideally adjust the height of the table. A height-adjustable desk like the Deskspace Pro involves only a small investment and is often paid for by the employer upon request, as it offers many advantages for both sides.

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Better Concentration & Work Performance through Ergonomic Office Furniture

Most people in Germany sit significantly too long every day – already after 30 minutes of continuous sitting, there are initial impairments, such as in concentration and brain performance. At the latest then, you should always take a short movement break, even if it's just something small like going to the printer. You can also do things like phone calls while standing, thus getting your circulation and blood flow going and being able to remain productive longer on that day.

Ergonomic office furniture also helps you here. At a height-adjustable desk, you can work standing up and are therefore never completely without movement. Your back is also straight, and you have an ideal distance to your monitor. At a height-adjustable desk, you are therefore productive longer and can also deal better with stress and long working hours – psychological effects and the many negative aspects of sitting too long are less common.

The ideal workday consists of 60 percent sitting, 30 percent standing, and 10 percent active movement. This way, you stay fit and benefit from ergonomic office furniture.

Conclusion: Ergonomic office furniture ensures that you stay fit and productive even on long working days. In addition, it helps you prevent many diseases such as chronic back pain or burnout and take your health seriously at work. This also has advantages for your employer, of course, which is why ergonomic office furniture is often paid for and you incur no costs – so it's best to upgrade your workstation right now!