- He starts his day at the kitchen counter, where he hunches abnormally over his laptop and sits on a stool with no backrest or armrests. After a short time, his shoulders and neck start to ache.
- Around midday, Moe relocates to the basement couch for some privacy, where he naturally slouches and puts his feet up. It’s not until he stands that he notices his lower back is sore.
- In the afternoon, Moe moves to the deck the enjoy a bit of sunshine as he sends out his final emails of the day. Once again, he eventually starts to experience discomfort in his shoulders and wrists, as his patio furniture is designed for lounging and dining – but not for computer work.
This is the unique challenge of at-home ergonomics. There are innumerable variables not just from one household to the next, but also within each household throughout the course of a given day. The risks and their severity and duration are completely random, and most people lack the tools and resources necessary to combat the issues in their own homes. So what does this mean? It means that because the at-home work environment isn’t standardized, the solution can’t be standardized, either. Rather, an ergonomic solution must be provided on a case-by-case basis that matches the needs of both the worker and the home. At-home ergonomic support from Fit For Work Fit For Work delivers this through our ErgoHome™ solution – a one-on-one, virtual consultation personalized to each employee’s unique situation. We connect remote workers with our Ergonomic Specialists to address the complex human interactions in the home, ultimately providing an in-depth evaluation, analysis, and education/recommendations to allow for more comfortable and productive work. ErgoHome™ is scalable to support up to thousands of workers, delivering at-home ergonomics solutions designed to address what are becoming new but increasingly difficult challenges for workers. Contact us today to book an at-home ergonomic consultation and start empowering your employees for optimal performance in their remote work.