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.

1. 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).
2. 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)
3. When working at a computer keyboard, a worker’s elbows should be bent […]

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