Workspace Week is 22-28 August 2022
Due to long-running COVID-19 lockdowns and persistent calls to work from home caused by ongoing outbreaks, the majority of Australians have spent the past three years working between home and office locations, with the risks to the health of those not working in ergonomically correct workspaces causing concern.
Following the survey conducted by the ACTU which found 42% of Australians working from home did not have a suitable workstation or the correct equipment; and the Federal Government’s announcement in August 2021 that up to two-thirds of Australians were still working from home, the Australian Chiropractic Association (ACA) developed new effective resources to help Australians maintain a healthy spine.
To change the way Australians’ work from home the ACA’s national Workspace Week aims to alert Australians to the risks of unsafe workspace practices due to poorly set up workspaces at home.
During national Workspace Week we are encouraging anyone using a computer at home, albeit for work or study, to learn some simple steps that can improve postural correctness and create an ergonomic workspace.
Those experiencing neck, shoulder, back pain and headaches and those concerned about their spinal health when working remotely should contact us today to make an appointment. Our team at Suncoast Chiropractic can help you learn how to set up your workspace correctly so you can develop safe workspace practices and provide you with advice on exercise programs specific to your needs.
We’re also encouraging everyone to participate in Workspace Week by jumping online and downloading the ACA’s free Workspace Week resources to help maintain your overall health and wellbeing, allowing you to work well from anywhere.
ACA’s Workspace Week Checklist can assist people to work safely in an ergonomic setting, while using the Straighten Up App to improve posture, stabilise core muscle groups, prevent spinal disability and enhance overall health and wellbeing.
For more information about Workspace Week, to download the Workspace Checklist and the free Straighten Up App visit workspaceweek.org.au
For advice on how you can work well from anywhere contact us on (07) 5492 5588 today to make an appointment.
REFERENCES
- Baxter J., Brown L. 2021, ‘Two-Thirds of Australians Are Working From Home’, Australian Government, Australian Institute of Family Studies, accessed 17 June 2022, https://aifs.gov.au/media-releases/two-thirds-australians-are-working-home
- Australian Unions, ‘Working From Home’, accessed 17 June 2022, https://www.actu.org.au/media/1449319/au_workingfromhome_p1.pdf