Work Environment
A healthy working environment produces greater productivity and healthy staff. http://blog.firstreference.com/the-importance-of-an-ergonomically-friendly-workplace/
The DSE Regulations analysed and succinct information given about best practice in compliance
Ergonomic Principles
8 Ergonomics principles that will encourage better work performance http://ergo-plus.com/fundamental-ergonomic-principles/?utm_source=hootsuite
DSeasy’s Poppy
Let Poppy provide fast, interactive and engaging DSE training. Your employees will thank you for looking after their wellbeing. https://www.hub-4.co.uk/dse-training/
Stand More at Work
Be part of the sit-stand culture and improve your well-being. Ergonomics Canada (LinkedIn) have sourced this interesting article http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/11/04/stand-more-at-work-sit-more-at-home/?smid=tw-nytimeswell&smtyp=cur&_r=1
Desk Yoga
Your muscles work extremely hard to hold your spine up when sitting at a desk all day. Improve your posture to allow the muscles to relax . Try some of these desk stretches that can be easily incorporated into your day. http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/225517
Increase Productivity
Some excellent tips on how to improve your working day. Fantastic advice regarding moving and stretching. http://blog.gotomeeting.co.uk/2015/04/30/25-daily-habits-that-are-killing-your-productivity.html?utm_source=blogemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=blog_update_email&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRolu63NcO%2FhmjTEU5z16u8pW6awgJ541El3fuXBP2XqjvpVQcVgNLnHRw8FHZNpywVWM8TIKNATt9R6LQzrCms%3D
Eat lunch away from the desk
Another reason to take a break away from your desk ! An interesting fact that only 40% of us eat lunch away from the desk. http://blog.gotomeeting.co.uk/2015/05/22/heres-why-we-shouldnt-be-eating-lunch-at-our-desks.html?utm_source=blogemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=blog_update_email&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRolu63NcO%2FhmjTEU5z16u8pW6awgJ541El3fuXBP2XqjvpVQcVgNLnHRw8FHZNpywVWM8TIKNATt9R6LQzrCms%3D
Increase overall health
You can increase overall health by paying attention to your workstation set up. Avoid chronic health problems and increase energy. http://www.dailyprogress.com/lifestyles/vital-signs-pay-attention-to-proper-ergonomics-for-better-health/article_f16bc4c2-532c-11e5-9aa1-87402a6fe8d7.html
The six main requirements.
Do you know the six main requirements of the DSE regulations? DSeasy offers a streamlined way to comply. https://www.hub-4.co.uk/dse-regulations/
Standing desks
An interesting article from Ergonomics@work group (LinkedIn) . Standing desks and the transition from sitting to standing, with advice on how to do it properly! http://www.ausmed.com.au/blog/entry/health-check-the-low-down-on-standing-desks