Many of us will be working from home in the coming weeks as a response to the Coronavirus. While this reduces the risks of infection, we also need to think about the risks to your health from working at home. The main concern is likely to be whether you can work comfortably. At WorksOut, we… Continue reading Coronavirus – Working from home?
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Hostile Design
I heard an interesting radio programme while I was driving recently, which discussed ‘hostile design’ i.e., designing to prevent people behaving in a particular way. So much of the focus of ergonomics / human factors is on ‘inclusive design’ to allow as many people as possible to be able to use a product, workplace or… Continue reading Hostile Design
Varifocal glasses and computer work – a cautionary tale
I recently got my first pair of varifocal glasses (which of course makes me feel old!). The process was not without its hiccups and it has taken a while to adapt to them… However, I very quickly realised that I couldn’t use them when working at my computer. The focus of the visual field was… Continue reading Varifocal glasses and computer work – a cautionary tale
Biophilic design – or bringing nature into your workplace
I’ve recently had a bit of a sort out in my office, and brought a plant into my field of view when looking at the computer screen. I can also see greenery out of my office window, but I find myself looking at this simple spider plant regularly during the day. The idea that it… Continue reading Biophilic design – or bringing nature into your workplace