As the virtual environment continues, the number of employees working from home has increased, and so does the risk for pain and discomfort due to poor workstation setup. Many of us do not have the same workstation setup at home that we have in our typical offices. A computer workstation at home may vary from a laptop computer on a couch, bed, or kitchen table. As comfortable as these options may sound, using an improper workstation set up for an extended duration can cause awkward posture which can increase the risk for ergonomic related injuries (or musculoskeletal disorders such as tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome). It is important to set up your workstation as best you can to prevent injury regardless of where you might work. Please review the Ergonomic Strategies guidelines for assistance with creating an ergonomically sound home workstation.

As you attempt to set up your workstation at home, keep in mind that our brokered Risk Management & Insurance Ergonomics Team is here to help and can provide Tele-Ergonomic evaluations. The ergonomics specialists will work to identify and eliminate the causes of discomfort and help you set up your workstation, without ever having to set foot in your home. Please use the instructions provided to request an evaluation.