Reasonable adjustments for DSE users – it’s not always about the chair or desk
When discussing Display Screen Equipment (DSE) adjustments, the conversation can quickly focus on chairs, desks, or specialist peripherals. While equipment can absolutely play an important role, effective reasonable adjustments are often broader than furniture alone. In many cases, the biggest improvements come from changing how someone works, rather than simply what they work with. Reasonable adjustments can include: Flexible break […]
“Homeworker Chair” Explained: What It Really Means (and Should You Use One in the Office?)
Blog written by Joanne Allpress, Senior Ergonomics Consultant A “homeworker chair” isn’t just a post-COVID trend, it’s a practical, cost-effective type of task chair that became far more visible during the rise of remote work. Designed to balance affordability, comfort (and often home-friendly aesthetics), these chairs also meet strict UK fire safety standards typically using CMHR […]
Wrist Pain and DSE: Is a Vertical Mouse Always the Answer?
By Joanne Allpress – Wrist Pain and DSE: Is a Vertical Mouse Always the Answer? This is a topic we’ve been discussing more frequently lately, so we thought it would be helpful to pull together some guidance and share it in this week’s article. “An employee has reported wrist pain on their DSE self-assessment — […]
Ergonomics for Neurodivergents: Could the future of inclusive work start with human factors science?
Blog written by Eilidh – Ergonomics for Neurodivergents: Could the future of inclusive work start with human factors science? It’s Neurodiversity Celebration week, and I have been thinking a lot about the challenges currently faced in the workplace by neurodivergent people and the organisations they work for, not least because professionally, it is my […]
Back straight, knees bent – Does it make a difference?
by Antony Hylton – Back straight, knees bent – Does it make a difference? Manual handing injuries are common, accounting for around 17% of the 680,000 non-fatal injuries that occurred at work in 2024-25. That’s about 115 000 people. They cause significant time off work, with financial and social consequences, not to mention the […]
Keyboard trays – essential tool or legacy habit?
by Joanne Allpress – Keyboard trays – essential tool or legacy habit? Requests for keyboard trays still crop up regularly, particularly in organisations with US links where they’re often seen as standard. But in practice, they’re rarely a requirement and sometimes they solve the wrong problem. Are keyboard trays required?Usually not. The priority is achieving […]
We’re Treating Whole People… In Pieces. And It’s Costing Us Everything
We’re Treating Whole People… In Pieces. And It’s Costing Us Everything by Nichola Adams Happy Chinese New Year – Welcome to the Year of the Horse. A year of energy, momentum, and breaking free from what no longer serves us. Feels like the right moment to talk about something that’s been quietly holding organisations back […]
The Message Is Getting Out There!
It has been good to see that the message about the benefit of good ergonomics is beginning to get out there past those already in the know in the sector. We recently found this article at HR magazine about “Why ergonomics is a smart financial investment for HR leaders” written by Marisa Dissanayake which highlights […]
The Missing Piece
Proper ergonomic adjustments can lead to increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, and improved overall well-being for employees. However, simply making adjustments without educating employees about the “why” and “how” can result in failures and even potential harm Understand the “Why”: One of the primary reasons why ergonomic adjustments can fail is that employees often lack a […]
Don’t Forget Your Health This Christmas!
That’s it, Halloween is over, so next we will see people starting to plan Christmas! Where has the year gone? Amidst the planning of office parties, team get togethers and yule time merriment at home it’s crucial to understand that we can’t forget about ergonomics and good health! Give yourself and the people you work […]