As employers continue to navigate the challenges of returning to the office (or not), a major focus has developed around how to retain and reignite your company culture. Total Worker Health® is a strategy that has been gaining momentum in the US to address these concerns.
Workplace ergonomics assessments evaluate risks present in how people physically interact with their work environment and identify areas for improvement – from an office to an industrial setting. An ergonomic evaluation of your workplace is perhaps more important now than ever.
Recently, global-scale changes have shifted where and how workforces across industries conduct business. These changes bring an increased risk for workplace injuries.
While many employers and employees felt that working from home would be a temporary situation, more and more people are now accepting that working from home is here to stay and that the old workplace model is evolving. Employers are shifting to hybrid workplaces, allowing employees flexibility on where and when they work. While developing these new workplace structures, there are many important things to keep in mind, including ergonomics and employee wellness.
August 11, 2021 /3BL Media/ - As office spaces begin to reopen across the globe, employees may not be returning to the same office space they left back in the spring of 2020. Some employees may not be returning at all as they shift to permanent remote working arrangements. Many companies are adopting a flexible hybrid working model that allows employees to work remotely a few days per week. Additionally, employees may no longer have an assigned desk or workspace within the office.
EHS managers of lower-risk facilities know that providing a safe, healthy, and comfortable work environment is key to employee productivity and engagement. As a result, many EHS programs include an ergonomic component, beginning with conducting an ergonomic assessment.
The 7 Steps for Conducting an Ergonomic Assessment Include:
Metropole’s office earned WELL Certification in September 2018 following their achievement of LEED Platinum
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Metropole Industrial Co. Ltd., an innovative leader of the HVAC industry, is the company behind Taiwan’s first WELL Certified interiors project at the Gold level. Their new 6,867 sq ft (638 sq m) head office in Neihu District, Taipei City was designed to advance wellness throughout the workspace.
Often, the focus and emphasis of ergonomics is concentrated on workstation equipment and design—with other environmental factors such as climate or noise living on the periphery.
In this blog, Antea Group explores how EHS leaders can think beyond equipment layout for a holistic approach to ergonomics in the workplace.
To wrap up 2018, Antea Group recaps its 10 most popular posts from last year, chosen by clients, partners and readers. It’s a list of awesome environment health, safety and sustainability blogs all compiled on this page!
Diabolical office dangers can hide in plain sight—ready to strike when the moment is just right-- a frayed cord here, an open drawer there. Use your expert EHS witchcraft to train your employees and create a culture of EHS. Antea Group shows you 6 ways to get there!
