Track: Human Factors and Ergonomics

Abstract

Office ergonomics is a widely accepted means of providing an enabling environment that best facilitates employees’ performance and general productivity. This study was conducted virtually from employees of San Pedro City, Laguna. This study focuses on applying Ergonomics studies and tools to the employees most specially the employee’s workplace during work hours at home. The study was based on a sample of 100 employees and the data for the study obtained mainly from the questionnaires analysed quantitatively using Microsoft Excel and presented with the aid of charts, tables, and pictures. The researchers analysed data gathered and give possible solutions to the problem in the design of the workplace. The employees should increase awareness of existing and potential ergonomic issues in the office, knowing how to adjust the office workstation to fit the office worker, using proper work practices, and following a proven ergonomic improvement process within the organization can improve overall comfort and productivity at work.