Ergonomics refers to an approach which recognizes capabilities and limitations of people in the workplace. The goal is to fit the environment to the worker. Each employee is different so a single setup doesn't work for everyone. However, if the basic concepts behind ergonomics are learned, the changes that are necessary, even when faced with an unusual situation will be known.

To assess the fit between a person and their work, ergonomists have to consider many aspects. These include:
The job being done and the demands on the worker;
The equipment used (its size, shape and how appropriate it is for the task);
The information used (how it is presented, accessed, and changed);
The physical environment (temperature, humidity, lighting, noise, vibration);
The social environment (such as teamwork and supportive management).

Benefits of Electric Height-Adjustable Worksurface

Improved comfort at the at the work station
Reduced discomfort over the course of the workday, especially in the day
Reduced severity of musculoskeletal discomfort, especially in the neck, and low back
Improve self-rated productivity

Advantages to the company

Increased motivation and job satisfaction
ncreased performance and efficiency
Long-term decrease of absenteeism due to illness
ncreased product and service quality
mproved internal communication and cooperation
mage upgrade for the company
Falling failure rate
Cost optimization by means of desk sharing
A more dynamic and efficient working style

Advantages for the employee

The workload is relieved
Fewer health troubles
Improved working environments
Greater job satisfaction
Changed attitude to movement
Avoidance of monotonous posture
Activation of heart, circulation
Prevention of muscle inactivity
ncreased mental capacity
Circulation of the disc tissue

Having your sit-stand-workplaces

Electric actuator systems enable the employees to decide how they want to work, but these systems also allow the individual employee to adjust positions without the slightest effort. With such systems a simple action allows a quick adaptation to the individual working situation without problems.

Ergonomic experts recommend 2-4 changes of posture per hour during which the stand phases should not last for longer than 20 minutes. Both static standing and stationary sitting should be equally avoided. For support during the standing phase footrests are particularly recommended in order to relieve the legs.

The height of the desk must be adjusted to the chair and must always be adapted to the individual task. Basically, the desktop must be positioned in elbow height. For work with the keyboard a somewhat lower position is recommended.

Both positions - Sit and Stand - have advantages and drawbacks. E.g. when sitting motoric coordination and sight accuracy improve, however, when standing the reaction rate increases and the strain on the discs decreases. Thus a frequent change between sitting and standing posture is strongly recommended both for fulfilling the working task but also for the health of the employee.