If you are running a business office, it’s important to be aware that you have a responsibility to keep your employees safe from harm as much as you possibly can. If your employee is injured while working in your office, according to premises liability, you will be held accountable. This could lead to a legal claim and ultimately a nasty bill for your business. The good news is that there are numerous ways to handle this issue. But first, you need to be aware of the most common injury in an office. According to the latest statistics, this is RSI. 

Repetitive Strain Injury occurs when people type for long periods, without breaks and often with the wrong posture. When this happens, it’s common for individuals to begin to experience pain in their upper limbs. While most people will avoid or ignore this it will often get progressively worse over time. It can reach the point where employees will no longer be able to function as effectively as they used to and they may not be able to type at all. 

Here are some of the ways that you can tackle this issue head-on and ensure that RSI doesn’t become a massive headache in your business. 

Invest In The Right Furniture

The first step you should take is to make sure that you are investing in the right office furniture. The best office furniture will ensure that all your employees can work comfortably and avoid issues with pain completely.

There are numerous different types of office furniture to explore here. For instance, you could consider investing in a sit-stand desk. This is exactly as it stands and will allow employees to sit down or stand up when working through the day. Be aware that technology can also be ergonomic. As such, it could be worth investing in the right tech accessories such as the best mouse. 

Take Breaks

You do need to ensure that your employees are taking breaks regularly through the day. You might be surprised to learn that a lot of employees don’t want to take breaks. Particularly, if their pay is based on commission, as is often the case in a sales model.

You will need to ensure that they do this and actively encourage them to take twenty-minute breaks. You should even encourage this if they are working from home. While there is limited evidence to suggest an employee working from home could sue a business for RSI it’s not completely outside the realms of possibility. 

Education

Last but not least, you need to ensure that your employees do know how to type with the right posture. If you’re unsure of this yourself, you’ll find some great resources and videos online like the one below: 

We hope this helps you understand the danger of RSI and how to handle this issue effectively. If you take this advice, you will ensure that your office does remain free of this issue and you will be able to stay productive. 

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