Is work killing you? - Don´t let it

The management approach toward work today is “bigger and faster equals better,” and “do more with less.” Such approaches often lead to compromises in employee health, safety, and sense of well-being. Many corporations are now looking with greater concern at ergonomics-the work environment-to offer their employees a better chance to overcome work situations that can jeopardize health. In addition, employees can empower themselves to resolve potential work-related health problems by practicing simple no- or low-cost protocols. The paper explores the many facets of ergonomics and discusses workable solutions to office-related health problems, as well as what some corporations are doing to help their employees cope with situations that are an inescapable part of being a member of the work force. Specifically, we address health issues, the work environment, placement of computer equipment, office exercises, and the growing and more widely acknowledged issues of stress and sick building syndrome