The term "ergonomics" can be applied to any practice that studies human factors when designing a product or strategy. People usually think of physical comfort when they hear the term, but we also have structural and psychological benefits such as work shifts and safety culture at various businesses because of ergonomics.Physical ergonomics help individuals remain comfortable and focused on task even after long days of toil in an office. Ergonomic design has been especially focused on white-collar workers' office seating and computer furniture. Muscle aches and hand/wrist strain (which sometimes advances into carpal tunnel syndrome) are common negative consequences of sitting in front of a computer all day.
It's important to recognize the important qualities of a good chair. Whether it's a task chair, executive chair, or guest chair, think about who will be sitting in the chair, and for how long and for what purpose. Chairs at work desks should have more accouterments: arm rests, supportive but flexible backs, adjustable height options, and wheels. Guest chairs can be decidedly less comfortable yet more ornate; guests will normally not sit in these all day.
As for hands and wrists, mouse pad wrist supports, keyboard wrist supports, combination wrist supports, and single wrist supports are various helpful solutions.
