If you’ve ever stepped away from your computer desk with a stiff/sore wrist or elbow, you may not have considered it could be your mouse causing the problems.

But then, like most people, you shrug it off and go back to using your mouse the next day.

As you spend more and more time working at your desk, you have been putting your wrist into a comprising position for extended periods of time. Naturally, this has lead to more or chronic wrist pain.

It’s time to fix the root cause – to find the best ergonomic mouse on the market!

  • Mouse size – Does one size or shape matter or does it depend on your hand size?
  • Wrist position – What is the correct typing wrist position? Should the wrists be bent, straight, elevated or angled?

Are ergonomic assessments required?

Yes. Under the Canada Labour Code, Part II, Section 125(1):

  • (t) Employers are required to ensure that the workplace, workspaces and procedures meet prescribed ergonomic standards.
  • (u) In addition, employers are also responsible to ensure that machinery, equipment and tools used by workers in the course of their employment meet prescribed health, safety and ergonomic standards.

What are some examples of ergonomic hazards in an office?

There are five primary types of ergonomic hazards in an office that must be addressed:

  • Repetition: Movements or tasks that are carried out repeatedly.
  • Awkward Postures: Body postures that are not in a neutral position, such as twisting the neck to view a monitor, bent wrists while using a keyboard or mouse, or poor posture while seated.
  • Static Forces: Keeping a body position for an extended period of time, such as prolonged sitting, or viewing a monitor with a bent neck.
  • Extreme Temperatures: Spending a prolonged period of time in an office that is too hot or too cold can be hazardous to employee health.
  • Lighting: Lighting that is too dim can strain the eyes of employees who have to look at a computer screen for prolonged periods of time.

Call us at 613-558-5385 or email us at info@auspicesafety.com and let’s talk more about the best ergonomic solution for you.