More people are having aches in various parts of their body as the furniture they have at home may not be suited for long work hours, says Malaysian Public Health Physicians’ Association president Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar.
“The flip side of this flexibility is that many feel pressured to be available anytime and anywhere, ” he said. She expressed hope that people would continue with healthy habits such as exercising, even as movement restrictions are lifted. “Most offices will make sure that their equipment such as desks and chairs are ergonomic, and that even the lightning is suitable.
“The only problem is that Malaysian employers are financially very strained now and it may not be easy for them to provide those kinds of support facilities. Yale’s Environmental Health and Safety, which aims to provide safety training among the university’s faculty and students, lists some guidelines remote workers can follow to have an ergonomic home office.