Control Your Work Environment

See and Feel the Difference

Studies have shown that environmental factors can have a big effect in the workplace. In fact, work performance can be either enhanced or decreased by office environmental factors such as light and temperature. Luckily, these are factors that can be controlled.

You Can See the Problem

Performance has been shown to decrease when lights are too dim or too bright. Poor lighting, including glare, also produces a number of complaints such as:

• Eyestrain
• Headaches
• Blurred vision
• Double vision
• Burning and dry eyes
• Light sensitivity

Make sure your lighting is appropriate for your needs. If you work with fluorescent lighting, take occasional breaks and go near a window or outside so you can get some natural light.

Warmer Works Better

It will come as no surprise that work performance decreases when offices are too cold or too hot.

The Basics of Ergonomics

• What is Ergonomics?
• Good Ergonomics Make Good Economics
• Make Yourself Comfortable

Creating a Comfortable Work Environment

• Control Your Work Environment
• Keep Your Workspace Clean