Ergonomics for Everyone
I'm pretty happy with my actual working environment. I alternate between my Aeron and Leap chairs, have a cord-less keyboard and mouse, and use two monitors. Though the ergonomics of my situation could be improved slightly (maybe by throwing in some feng shui ), I feel comfortable when I work.
It seems that work comfort was on the mind of New Zealand's Occupation Safety and Health Service when they passed these ergonomic guidelines for the workers in the nation's now-legal sex trade:
- Beds and workstations should support the worker’s back and allow for services to be performed without strain or discomfort.
- Beds and massage tables should be adjustable to allow employees to use them without strain.
- Employees should be trained for safe use of equipment and techniques.
- Workers’ clothing should be comfortable and should not affect the employee’s posture.
- Workers should take breaks between shifts and clients to avoid stress and fatigue.
- Workers should alternate between repetitive and non-repetitive activities.
Certainly some good tips here for all us workers in the "service" business.