It’s believed that ergonomic chairs can significantly increase the productivity levels of your office employees, so why not invest in ergonomics for factory workers too?

Sitting is not naturally human, as data suggests, but being forced to sit uncomfortably day in and out is simply inhumane. Employers, take note. The South African Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 says explicitly: “[An] employer [is] to bring about and maintain as far as reasonably practicable, a work environment that is safe […]

Protect your health and ask yourself….”am I sitting too much?” The answer is “probably”. In a world where many people – whether in offices or factories – work in confined seating for most of the time, the discomfort and lack of movement is a silent killer. Research over the years has shown the horrifying negative […]

We spend long hours on our chairs behind computers and seldom think about the effects of sitting on a bad chair. According to statistics released by BigThink.Com, people spend an astonishing 7709 days of their lives sitting! If we consider that eight hours of this is spent at offices hunched over a computer, then it’s clear that it’s […]

In this article we will reveal common and not so common habits that can make you feel tired at work plus a few tips to help you get back your mojo and spring in your step! Did you know that the little things you do (or rather, don’t do) can exhaust you mentally, physically and […]

Karo’s product trainer Ronel Hendry, certified in workplace ergonomics, demonstrates the new MicroDesk to staff at Business Furniture Solutions in Pretoria. The adjustable, dual purpose writing platform and document holder, is the ideal accessory for computer operators.  Because the paperwork is placed in front of the operator, they can read, write and type without strain. […]