Employees in the UAE spend up to 40 hours a week sitting in front of a computer. Such a sedentary workplace culture can lead to a number of health issues and musculoskeletal disorders – tendonitis, lower back strain, and carpal tunnel to name a few. The good news is that one can greatly reduce many of these risks by focusing on ergonomics. Ergonomics is the science of designing the office space in such a way to reduce fatigue and discomfort. With the employee wellness in mind, the QHSE team at STS Group organised an ergonomics session with the NMC Healthcare, in February 2021. The online workshop was conducted by a licensed Physiotherapist from the NMC Specialty Hospital. The session focused on the proper use of Display Screen Equipment and included demonstrations of simple exercises and stretches that one could take to improve their posture.
