The Importance Of Workplace Ergonomics

Three basic principles apply above all others when dealing with workplace ergonomics:

The stress of any lifting should be taken by the largest muscles to protect the smaller and more vulnerable ones.
When working, the employee should be able to move comfortably
between various correct postures so they don’t overstress one particular
part of the body for an extended period. Muscles become fatigued when
kept tense for too long, especially if that one posture is poor.
Joints should move through no more than 50% of their range when
performing activities, and preferably be kept in a neutral position.
Joints that are overextended can become damaged and susceptible to
repetitive stress/strain injuries.