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Allowing a person to do a task in a comfortable and safe manner looks after the health of the person and often makes the task easier and quicker to perform.
 

 

To illustrate this, think about the everyday example of driving a car. Having an adjustable driver's seat means that short and tall people are able to drive the same vehicle. Without the ability to adjust the seat, driving the vehicle would be uncomfortable for some, and impractical for those who are either very short or very tall. Car seat adjustment is a simple, ergonomic intervention people use every day, often without even realising that they’re putting ergonomic principles into action!
 
The good news for businesses is that well designed ergonomic workstations have good health outcomes – and the bottom line also benefits, through increased productivity.