Ergonomic Arrangement of the Office Workplace

The main aim of this paper is to introduce the importance of ergonomic design of the office workplace and its impact on employee health. The discussion is based on the knowledge that a properly ergonomically designed office has a posivite impact on individual health. Ergonomics is the interdisciplinary study of workloads and the search for relief when the workload causes discomfort or even exceeds the permissible limit. An ergonomically incorrect office can cause a number of accidents and health problems for individuals. The aim of ergonomics is to adapt work to the potential and needs of people in the workplace, to ensure their safety and health. It is important to know the correct positioning of the elements in the office space, i.e. chair, desk, screen, mouse, keyboard. Proper regulation prevents health problems and increases employee satisfaction, productivity and engagement. This paper should also trigger questions about how to increase the knowledge and uptake of ergonomics in the workplace.