Ergonomically designed office spaces provide many advantages for both employees and employers. They promote increased employee focus, attention, and engagement; enhanced productivity and work quality; improved employee morale, mood, and energy levels; reduced employee stress; lower risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders; and minimized business costs associated with employee injuries and absenteeism.
The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) Ergonomic Outreach Program provides guidance, self-evaluation materials, and information to request an on-site evaluation of your workspace. Created by the OCWR’s Occupational Safety and Health Specialists, this program assists employing offices and individuals to develop, design, or update their own ergonomics programs.
For more information, contact the OCWR at OSH@ocwr.gov.
