The British Chiropractic Association has shockingly revealed that 33% of employees have taken at least one day off work due to back or neck pain last year, with almost half reporting that their pain is triggered by spending long periods of time sitting at their desks.
Ask for a workstation assessment from HR
The British Chiropractic Association revealed that just a fifth of the 1,643 workers polled had been offered a desk assessment, ergonomic chairs or laptop stands by their employer to help reduce the level of pain they experienced.
If workers use display screen equipment every day for more than an hour, then employers must do a workstation assessment.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) states employers must do an assessment when a new workstation is set up, a new user starts work, a change is made to an existing workstation or the way it’s used or when users complain of pain or discomfort.
Here are some tips to improve your posture at work:
There are also lots of desk chair accessories that can help to provide better support!
