Stay safe and prevent injury with ergonomics
Ergonomics is the design of workplaces, products and systems to fit the people who use them.
Office ergonomics focuses on physical, mechanical and environmental factors that may lead to injury when they are not properly adjusted in the workplace. Manual tasks can cause damage to any part of the body. Consider what you are moving, how far it needs to move and if there is a another person or a device which can help.
Setting up your workstation
Adjust your workstation to meet your needs and prevent injury. Watch the video above or use our self-assessment checklist for a step-by-step guide on how to set up your workstation. If you feel that you need different office furniture or equipment to better meet your needs, please discuss this with your manager and consider booking a workstation assessment with your health and safety adviser.
New furniture can be found in the furniture catalogue. All purchases can be made through the Griffith Marketplace.
If you need a sit-stand desk, please refer to the Guidelines for the selection and use of sit-stand desks provided by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
For further advice on individual needs, including suppliers of sit-stand desks, contact the Health, Safety and Wellbeing team.
Workstation ergonomics
Movement is the answer
The human body is designed to move regularly throughout the day. You can sit less and move more with help from the resources below:
- Ergonomic Guide to computer based work stations
- 5-minute office stretches
- Standing stretches
- Australian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
- Use free software to remind yourself to move (WorkRave, Dejal for Mac)
Contact us
Health, Safety and Wellbeing General Enquiries
Health, Safety and Wellbeing are the first point of contact for university staff for all general health and safety enquiries including those related to training, first aid, risk management, wellbeing, and injury and disability support.
