In the UK, the law stipulates that employers have a responsibility to carry out Risk Assessments and any required ‘reasonable adjustments’ for their employees.  This might include changing working hours for certain individuals, as well as varying work tasks. However, muscular-skeletal disorders associated with prolonged work at desks and computers are becoming more commonplace, with many employers having to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate the long hours that their employees spend at computers and desks.

There is now a definite need for employers to install office furniture that offers increased support and comfort for the worker, designed to help to alleviate the symptoms associated with intensive desk work and computer use. Common muscular-skeletal disorders can include back complaints, limb and muscle stiffness, trapped nerves and poor circulation. These complaints can lead, in turn, to poor work performance, low employee morale, and chronic staff absences for treatment or recovery.

This is why it is particularly important for employers to engage with their staff – making sure that any aches and pains, however chronic or acute, are reported and swiftly acted upon. A solid reputation for looking after employees in this way and nurturing an environment where staff feel confident about reporting their problems can only serve to bolster the reputation of a company, and increase staff loyalty – all vital to success and prosperity.

Developments in ‘ergonomics’ have made the process of installing required reasonable adjustments much easier, with many pieces of office furniture now designed for maximum comfort, tackling the problems of prolonged hours at a desk or computer. Ergonomically designed keyboards, office chairs and desks are affordable and widely available within the UK. The popularity of these chairs means that there are a range of styles and fabrics available to suit all office environments. So regardless of whether you’re after executive leather office chairs or something a bit more contemporary, the chances are you can find what you need, and most importantly keep your office environment a happy, healthy and positive place to work. Invest in your employees, and you’ll be reap rich returns and benefits.

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