|
Article:
How to be Healthier and Happier In Your Organisation by: Lorraine Pirihi Did you know your work environment can actually make you sick? The affects of airconditioning Research has shown that airconditioning can cause allergies, respiratory infections, asthma, fatigue and headaches. And that's just a few things. If you don't believe me, have a look at what some of your workmates keep in their desk drawers. You'll find many of them keep enough pills and potions on hand to stock a pharmacy! In fact you could probably set up a special area in your organisation just for this. What about computers? Then we've got the excessive use of computers, where you have to sit down and stare at the screen for extended periods of time. This alone can cause postural problems ie. sore back, neck and wrists and of course eyestrain. Are you an excessive laptop user? The laptop is a particular area of concern as many people tend to use it as their main pc. 'John', a management consultant had recently spent six weeks off work as a direct result of his regular use on the laptop. He would use it for hours at a time. Being constantly hunched over it to type as well as having a poorly designed chair all contributed to John's situation. He was also overweight and didn't do any regular exercise. His back could not cope. John estimated he had lost $'50
|
