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Adopting the right posture Some people working at home still don’t use suitable chairs and desks, which could lead to injury. Dealers need to help customers understand the importance of ergonomics for homeworkers – and help their bottom line too
[26] SUMMER 2022
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hile homeworking
tables, or even perched on the edge of a bed.
has become much
This is not a sustainable way of working,
more common in
even if it is for just one or two days a week;
the past two years,
all too often this is only thought about once
some people still do
the pain comes and, by then, the damage has
not have an adequate
been done. Injuries caused by poor posture
set-up to work effectively. While some may
include repetitive strain injuries, such as
have spare rooms that can be turned into a
carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis,
comfortable home office, containing a desk,
which can affect people in the long-term.
adjustable chair and such like, others have
“There is nothing more damaging for
been making do working on sofas, dining
a worker’s back than perching on the edge
