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Our top tips for good working posture
Our top tips for good working posture Although working from home is becoming more and more popular, working without a correctly set up workstation can have a massive impact on your health. Here we explore good working posture and give our top tips to improve your...
A year of Remtek Workplace
A year of Remtek Workplace As we approach the end of 2022, we have taken the time to reflect on the last 12 months and the achievements of the ergonomics arm of Remtek Systems; Remtek Workplace. Â Remtek Workplace was developed in 2021 to ensure that...
Are wrist supports good for typing?
Are wrist supports good for typing? Do you have a job that entails a lot of mouse usage or typing? Have you explored wrist support options? Our team of ergonomic professionals are frequently asked about wrist supports; Are wrist supports good for typing? Are wrist...
Ergonomic equipment for home office
Ergonomic equipment for home office It is a common myth that working at home means you will be more comfortable than at an office. You are still susceptible to repetitive strain injuries from working at home and your employer is still responsible for ensuring that...
DSE risk assessment example
DSE risk assessment example A DSE (display screen equipment) assessment is a risk assessment of a workstation, that involves examining an entire workstation, the job being done, and any special requirements of a member of staff. It is a legal requirement under the...
Desk Stretches
Desk Stretches In previous articles we explore the different types of ergonomic equipment, the benefits of such equipment and how to set your equipment up correctly. This week we want to look at how you can make your workstation as comfortable as possible including...
Who pays for DSE equipment; employer or employee responsibility?
Who pays for DSE equipment? Are you wondering what a DSE assessment is? Or perhaps you’re waiting to have your assessment and want to know more about the process? Perhaps you are an employer and you’re wondering whether or not DSE assessments are your responsibility...
Is a DSE assessment a legal requirement?
Is a DSE assessment a legal requirement? What do you know about DSE and DSE assessments? Did you know that ‘DSE’ stands for Display Screen Equipment? Our DSE advisors have noticed that there is little information readily available to support individuals and businesses...
Wondering if you are required to provide ergonomic equipment for remote employees?
Are you wondering what your responsibilities are as an employer for remote workers? This article will outline what is expected from you as an organisation and how you can best look after employee health and wellbeing, as we explore ergonomic equipment for remote...
What are the advantages and disadvantages of standing desks?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of standing desks? Standing desks – a worthwhile investment or an overpriced gimmick? We’re here to look at the pros and cons of this popular ergonomic item and explain to you how to get started if you decide to invest in one....
What are the benefits of ergonomic equipment?
What are the benefits of ergonomic equipment? Ensuring the comfort of your employees was once a luxury expense for most employers. However, with the fast-paced advancement of technology and HSE requirements, many businesses have seen ergonomic equipment as an...
How to reduce neck and shoulder pain from sitting at a computer
How to reduce neck and shoulder pain from sitting at a computer Are you wondering how to reduce neck and shoulder pain from sitting at a computer? Just like when you get carpal tunnel syndrome by sitting with your hands in one position, without changing it frequently,...
Do ergonomic keyboards really work?
Do ergonomic keyboards really work? Are you one of the many people who experience neck and shoulder discomfort from sitting at your desk all day long? If so, you might want to consider investing in an ergonomic keyboard. Ergonomic keyboards have become a popular...
8 tips to pick the correct ergonomic chair
Why Choose an ergonomic chair? A high-quality ergonomic chair is one of the most important investments you can make to improve health and well-being at work. But how do you pick the correct ergonomic chair? Office ergonomics is all about adjusting a workstation to fit...
Everything You Should Know About Disability Awareness Training
Disability awareness training Hidden disabilities can often go unidentified and subsequently unsupported in the workplace. Yet with simple reasonable adjustments, barriers can be reduced or removed allowing each individual’s strengths to shine through. Reasonable...
Tips on how to pick an ergonomic keyboard, that people don’t think about
Helpful tips to help you choose the right ergonomic keyboard Are you wondering what an ergonomic keyboard is? Are ergonomic keyboards really a worthwhile investment? What is its purpose? Why is it shaped oddly? Why should you be concerned? And also, how can you choose...
5 proven tips – How to set up an ergonomic workstation
What is an ergonomic workstation? Ergonomics is a process in which workplaces, products, or systems are arranged or designed to fit the individuals who use them. Instead of expecting people to adapt to a design that forces them to work in an uncomfortable, stressful...
Working From Home: Our Top Health Tips
Working From Home: Our Top Health Tips With working from home becoming something we have all gotten used to over the last 18 months, it’s important to highlight that there are ways it can negatively impact your health. There are healthy habits you can implement into...
Become a Remtek Workplace Ergonomic Partner
Become a Remtek Workplace Ergonomic Partner Do you want to improve employee job satisfaction and productivity? Research shows that productivity improves when staff are as comfortable, happy and as safe as possible in their daily working lives. It is vital to make...
All your DSE Assessment questions answered
All your DSE Assessment questions answered As part of Remtek’s drive to improve DSE assessment provision, awareness and standards we’re sharing some of the most commonly asked questions in today’s article. There is a lot of confusion around what is expected from...
