AGILE WORKING- ADDRESSING THE

ERGONOMICS ISSUES

Ergonomics/Human Factors

Ergonomics – physical

Human Factors – psycho-social-cognitive

(my preferred use)

Legacy Working - the Good Old Days

Agile WorkingMultiple challenges

Hot desking

Home working

Coffee bars, hotel lobbies and transport

PEDs – personal electronic devices

Sit-stand

Bad habits!

Discussion 1

Did you have input from ergonomics/occupational health professionals when developing your agile working programme?

What worked? What didn’t?

On reflection, what might you have done better?

Stolen fromJim Taylour,Orangebox

Stolen fromJim Taylour,Orangebox

Discussion 2

Have mental/physical health issues increased or decreased since introducing agile working?

What are the main ergonomics issues now?

Have they changed?

Best Practice

DSE assessment programme that includes good trainingWhat are you trying to achieve?

Why is that important?

How do you do that?

Reminders by multiple channels

Incorporate into wellbeing programme

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