THE ECONOMICS OF ERGONOMICS

JORO's Stand On Ergonomics

JORO understands the complexities of the modern office environment and appreciates the demand that companies and employees put on their workspaces, to be as dynamic as they are. Workspace ergonomics is the interaction between an individual and all aspects of their workspace. A more ergonomic workspace creates a happier, more productive individual and reduces the risk of Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs).

According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, when a company is deciding what office furniture to purchase in order to create a more ergonomic workspace, an adjustable desk is preferable. JORO is a market leader in height-adjustable workstations. Our modular sit-to-stand designs can quickly adapt to fit the needs of your dynamic office environment, creating a more ergonomic workspace for your employees.

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Ergonomic Statistics

Economics of Ergonomics in Alberta for 2007:
1,234 = total number of lost-time claims made for Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs)
$6,500 = average compensation payment per lost-time claim (3.6% of all claims were RMIs)
19 = average number of work days lost per lost-time claim (in the ‘Business, Personal and Professional Services’ sector)

* statistics provided by Alberta Employment and Immigration

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Benefits Of Ergonomic Workstations

• Happier employee?
  • provide a workstation that can quickly and easily adjust to fit each employee’s comfort zone.
• Healthier employee?
  • an ergonomic workstation prevents RMIs, reducing costs (claims) and work days lost.
• Better work environment?
  • an ergonomic workplace that creates happier, healthier employees, leads to greater job satisfaction and will improve overall office morale.
• Increased productivity?
  • studies have shown that alternating between sitting and standing positions results in less discomfort, reduces fatigue that employees feel throughout the day and leads to employees taking fewer breaks.
• Accommodate diverse workforce?
  • our workstation solutions fit a wider variety of people, including those in the 5th and 95th percentile, as well as those with disabilities and chronic back problems.
• Real Estate Optimization?
  • height-adjustable workstations make more efficient use of space and are ideal f or multi-shift and revolving work forces, as well as serving as an alternative meeting place.
• Return on investment?
  • the combination of the benefits gained by creating happier, healthier employees that sustain a higher level of productivity and the potential cost savings from preventing RMIs, far outweigh the cost of investing in a height-adjustable workstation.

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Ergonomic Links

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/

US Occupational Safety & Health Administration
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/index.html

Association of Canadian Ergonomists
www.ace-ergocanada.ca/index.php

Humanscale
www.humanscale.com/ergo_info/index.cfm

Linak
www.deskline.linak.com/Applications/?id2=179