Safety should not only be considered as your number one priority in the field, but also in the office. Sitting in an unsafe workstation, at poorly designed desks, or with worn out office chairs can cause unsafe body mechanics. More than 619 million people worldwide suffer with back pain attributed to work. Complacency leads to injuries, and ergonomic risks are preventable. Industrial hygiene has put together an ergonomic self-check tool for your office workstation, Office Workstation Ergonomic Self-Check Tool | Safety & Health Programs. It is available on the UCOR Hub.
Print the self-check tool, fill it out, and email the completed worksheet with all questions, comments, and concerns to UCOR’s Ergonomic Technical Expert, Anthony Wilkins, anthony.wilkins@orcc.doe.gov. He will ensure your workstation is safe and ergonomically correct. Take action to reduce injury and maintain UCOR’s safety culture.
