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Usually, when we think of hazardous occupations, we tend to consider construction, law enforcement, firefighting, and industrial manufacturing, to name just a few.
That's because, in these professions, there is always an imminent risk that things can go sideways - small as it might be.
Nowadays, though, there is another occupation presenting a much higher (and stealthier) risk for workers worldwide - office jobs.
What Could Possibly Go Wrong Sitting At A Desk All Day?
The short answer is everything. Our bodies are the result of millions of years of evolutionary enhancement, and they are not designed to stand still for long periods of time.
According to recent studies, chronic back pain, obesity, heart disease, colon cancer, muscle degeneration, memory loss, anxiety, and depression, are some of the results of sitting at a desk job for six or more hours a day - doctors are calling it The Sitting Disease.
What Can We Do About It?
Office jobs are a reality, and they make for the largest occupational group in the US, with roughly 17 percent of the working population employed in this industry.
The problem is not in sitting at a desk for several hours a day but in the workplace wellness and health.
Conventional furniture is not meant to support our backs and necks for such an extended period of time, which is where we, at SC Growingdesk, come into play.
With more than 10 years of experience manufacturing custom, tailor-made, height-adjustable desks and other ergonomic furniture for the workplace, we care for the overall health and wellness of each worker.
Three Main Reasons Why You Should Invest In Ergonomic Furniture For Your Office.
1. Physical Health Improvement In The Workplace.Ergonomic Furniture significantly improves body posture, which translates into a myriad of other benefits, such as reduction in muscle pain, less digestive problems, prevention in changes in the spinal curves (which could lead to herniated discs), and less cardiovascular problems. Additionally, height-adjustable desks and ergonomic chairs provide a comfortable, stress-free environment due to their better support for the hips and necks - something that regular office settings do not present.
2. Increased Work Productivity and Mental Wellness.A more comfortable environment equals a happier worker who is more productive in the workplace. As we all know, pain is a significant distraction which can block even the most driven, hard-working individuals. In a stress-free environment, workers can outperform themselves every day, knowing that they are taken seriously and cared for. Ultimately, this translates into a more efficient workflow, fewer absentees due to emotional burnouts, and fewer disability claims under mental health conditions.
3. Ergonomic Furniture Grants a Safe ROI.According to recent statistics, for every dollar invested in ergonomic office solutions, employers can expect in between 3 to 7 dollars in return for the short and medium terms.
As a result, over the past few years, roughly 35% of employers have made the swap from conventional to ergonomic furniture, and this number is only expected to grow further.Simply put, the Sitting Disease is both hazardous and costly.
Roughly 1 out of 3 Americans are currently living with some form of chronic back pain. In the workplace, more than 8 million people are filing disability claims because of it, costing the employers billions of dollars every year.
With the rampant growth of our globalized society, office jobs are only going to get more and more relevant. However, we at SC Growingdesk, believe that we always have a choice when providing our employees with a comfortable and stress-free working environment - it's a win-win for everyone.