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Ergonomic WFH Question & AnswersReal Tips for Real “Work From Home” ScenariosRebecca Greier Horton, PG & WELL AP

Herman Miller Workplace Wellbeing Knowledge Lead

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccagreierhorton/

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Ergonomic Work From Home Q&A

Historically, Herman Miller Group has curated 100s of “Work From Home” Q+As related to: Physical, Cognitive, & Macro-ergonomics and answered them in good faith based on US, state, & internationally recognized government & independent ergonomic standards, guidelines, and recommendations*.

*Including but not limited to: OSHA, CCOHS, CalOSHA, Washington State Dept of Labor & Industry, American National Standards Institute, ISO, Human Factors & Ergonomics Society, Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers, SEMI, Safe Work Australia, National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, BLS,Herman Miller Group: DWR, Maharam, Geiger, HAY, naughtone, Nemschoff, CBS, & Maars Living Wall HermanMiller.com

Kibibi Springs, Ph.D. candidate

Eastern US and NYC

Rebecca Horton, PG & WELL AP

Central US and East Canada

Melissa Steach, Ph.D.

Western US and West Canada

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Ergonomic Work From Home Q&A

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Ergonomic Work From Home Q&A

Ergonomic Work From Home Q&A

Rebecca’s “Must-Do-Top-Two” WFH Ergo Tips:

#1 Find a way to separate your keyboard from your screen. If you don’t already own a wireless keyboard + mouse, invest in one now.

#2 Beg-Borrow-Steal** a good task chair!

*Neck pain: W 63.5% M 39.7%**HMI neither encourages nor condones chair theft!

“Tech-Neck*”

Ergonomic Work From Home Q&A

HACKS: No desk? A chair (pillows for your back?) and a side table can be a starting point. Try a sturdy cupboard shelf in combo with books as a “lap-jack”—to elevate your monitor. A storage boxes gets dual credit for organization and providing a little lift for your laptop. A lightweight tray or cookie rack can double as a “lap keyboard tray” keeping forearms between 90-132 and pressure off the thighs. Tech-tip: perforated or slotted keeps equipment cool.

Ergonomic Work From Home Q&A

Tech Hack: Connect to Television

If you are working solo or have a private room with a newer PC-Mac compatible TV, consider using it as your monitor: increased viewing size, HD, multiple windows easily viewed. Optimal distance based on screen size and viewer’s focal length.

Ergonomic Work From Home Q&A

Rebecca’s Fave’s: WFH tips:

Mind your spine. S2S 1:1

Be kind to your eyes, they’re pretty helpful. 20-20-20 rule

Headphones can save a relationship. Quiet + Focus

Video chat: facial expressions can say more than words

Natural light & views to outdoors lift your spirit and regulate hormones

Go for a quiet dedicated place but don’t “punish yourself” trying

*University of Waterloo**American Academy of Ophthalmology***Netherlands Org for Scientific Research****Behavioral Neuroscience: Münch, M, Linhart, F et al.

Keep work tools & storage handy safe keeping

Be creative and experiment with the things you have at home for comfort solutions

Enjoy your breaks and walk outside for a moment

Connect with the people sharing your space during mutual breaks. Set a Zoom date with a friend-colleague

Snack when hungry not from boredom or habit & hydrate.

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Ergonomic Work From Home Q&A

DisclaimerThe information presented during this virtual session is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or replace your healthcare professional. The information presented is for informational and educational purposes only. We provide no medical advice, and none is implied.

While none of the suggestions included in this session are known to or likely to cause you any problems, it is always recommended that each individual consult with their physician before starting any new fitness or health programs. Your physician is aware of any past or current conditions that may be important to you when starting this or any other exercise programs. If you experience any pain or difficulty with any recommendations presented in this session, stop and consult your healthcare provider.