The key to the successful office ergonomic evaluation is in fitting the office to meet the individual’s needs, not fitting the individual into the office.
Providing an individual the tools needed to easily maintain neutral posture and body mechanics as well as the education in basic ergonomic principles will enable that person to move, work and maintain resting postures optimally. Each person fits into a work environment differently. All have unique needs, such as eye sight differences, long legs, short legs, previous injuries, work tasks, space constraints, cost constraints, abilities, etc., which need to be considered.
The key to a successful office ergonomic evaluation is the time taken to consider all of the variables, with the individual person being the center of focus. Subsequently, comfort, quality, and productivity will follow.
