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    A survey of 150 office workers found that receptionists experienced the highest rates of lumbar pain and neck pain compared to other departments like sales, human resources, and accounting. The document discusses the definition of ergonomics, benefits like improved worker health and productivity as well as reduced costs, and costs of implementing ergonomic changes which were estimated at $25,350 for the 150 office workers.

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    A survey of 150 office workers found that receptionists experienced the highest rates of lumbar pain and neck pain compared to other departments like sales, human resources, and accounting. The document discusses the definition of ergonomics, benefits like improved worker health and productivity as well as reduced costs, and costs of implementing ergonomic changes which were estimated at $25,350 for the 150 office workers.

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    Sit well, Feel well

    Maria F. Alvarado
    Emma is part of a 2019 report by the
    company Fellowes Brands.
    Agenda

    Consequences

    Definition

    Benefits

    Costs
    Survey conducted to 150
    office workers:

    Survey Results
    40
    Receptionists 35
    30
    25

    Sales 20
    15
    10
    5

    Accounting 0
    Recepcionist Sales Executives HR Department Accounting Dep.

    Lumbar Pain Neck pain Carpal tunnel

    Human Resources
    Results

    Lumbar Pain

    Neck Pain
    Definitions

    Requirements
    Study from the Washington State
    Department of Labor and Industries

    Results:

    Reduce employee absences

    Reduce employee mistakes

    Keep workers focused on the task


    Benefits

    Improved Worker Health

    Better Work Productivity

    Reduced Business Costs


    Costs
    • 169$
    • X 150 Office Workers
    • = 25,350$

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