Sitting at a workstation for hours at a time isn't good for a worker's body, and slouching makes matters worse. Here are seven statistics relating to office workstations and musculoskeletal disorders.
- Extended computer work without periodic breaks can lead to muscular fatigue and discomfort in these 4 parts of the body: the back, arms, shoulders and neck. (Ontario Ministry of Labour).
- The number 1 source of muscular fatigue and discomfort is poor posture due to the layout of the workstation and the furniture provided. (Ontario Ministry of Labour)
- When working at a computer keyboard, a worker’s elbows should be bent […]
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