Incorporate the Fellowes 4 Zone Approach® into your workspace today, to help mitigate health problems and improve workstation ergonomics and employee wellbeing.
The Fellowes 4 Zone Approach® breaks down the main aspects of the workstation into 4 manageable sections called ‘Zones’.
Each Zone provides advice and product recommendations on how to work ergonomically to create a healthier and happier workspace.
This easy-to-follow guide is based upon European standards ISO 9241-5 and EU Directive 90/270/EEC.
THE PROBLEM Sitting in a chair without proper support can cause poor circulation and back pain.
THE SOLUTION
Sit upright with your shoulders relaxed, maintaining contact between your back and the chair.
Knees should be level or just lower than your hips, with your feet firmly on the floor.
A seat cushion, foot rest or back support can help you achieve a comfortable ergonomic seated posture to prevent back tension.
Find the right product for you:
Foot rests
Perfect for supporting your legs from the feet up and reducing strain on your thighs, keeping you comfortable during prolonged periods of sitting.
Foot rests with rocking motion or massage textures are a great way to add movement and improve circulation to reduce fatigue.
Back and lumbar supports
Prevent slouching and back discomfort by encouraging correct spinal alignment.
Designed to be used anywhere, our range offers full back or more targeted lumbar support options.
THE PROBLEM Typing on a keyboard or mousing can cause pain and discomfort to your hands, wrists, arms and shoulders.
Keep forearms parallel with the top of your desk and wrists in a neutral posture.
Your shoulders and arms should be relaxed with your elbows positioned close to your body.
A wrist rest or vertical mouse can help you achieve a neutral and relaxed hand position to avoid wrist pressure.
Wrist rests
Help prevent conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injuries by alleviating pressure on the median nerve and tendons in the wrist.
Available in a range of materials and colours and including features such as Microban® anti-microbial protection.
Vertical Mice
Eliminate forearm twisting and encourage a more natural (handshake), relaxed hand posture, helping prevent repetitive strain injuries and carpel tunnel syndrome.
Ambidextrous mice are ideal for use on shared desks where they can be used by left and right handed users.
THE PROBLEM
Leaning forward and tilting your head up or down to see your screen or documents can place strain on your neck and back.
Position your screen and documents at arms distance to avoid straining your eyes and neck.
Ensure your eyes are in line with the top of your screen/s and documents.
Monitor/laptop stands, arms and document holders are designed to raise your screen/s and documents to promote comfortable viewing and relieve neck strain.
Monitor Arms
Designed to position single or multiple screens at eye level and close enough, removing the need to strain your neck forwards or downwards to view whats on your screen.
They are ideal for multiple screens setups, collaborative working and shared workspaces.
Monitor Supports
Designed to raise your screen to eye level making it easy to view what’s on your screen and avoid neck strain.
Choose from built in features such as storage drawers and cable management to maximise space and keep you organised.
Laptop Supports
Raise your laptop screen to eye level to reduce the need to strain your neck to view what's on your screen.
Choose from portable designs which fold flat or desk based versions with added features such as USB connectivity.
Document holders
Use document holders to position documents at eye level or in-line with your screen to reduce the need to bend, strain or twist your neck to view what's on your paper.
Choose from compact document holders which fold flat or maximise limited desk space with a writing slope to view larger documents.
Designed to raise your screen to eye level making it easy to view what’s on your screen and avoid neck strain.
Choose from built in features such as storage drawers and cable management to maximise space and keep you organised.
Raise your laptop screen to eye level to reduce the need to strain your neck to view what's on your screen.
Choose from portable designs which fold flat or desk based versions with added features such as USB connectivity.
Use document holders to position documents at eye level or in-line with your screen to reduce the need to bend, strain or twist your neck to view what's on your paper.
Choose from compact document holders which fold flat or maximise limited desk space with a writing slope to view larger documents.
THE PROBLEM Sitting at your desk for long periods of time can increase health risks such as obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Switching regularly between sitting and standing can help you be more active whilst working.
Whether sitting or standing, ensure you maintain the correct ergonomic posture and take regular breaks.
A height adjustable desk or sit-stand desk converter can help you add movement to your day.
Sit-stand desk converters
Easily change your current desk into an dynamic workspace to reduce the health risks associated with sedentary working.
A cost effective solution and ideal for use in compact spaces at home or in the office.
Height Adjustable Desks
Encourage movement by making it easy to alternate between sitting and standing throughout the day, reducing the health risks of prolonged sitting.
Programmable memory settings make it easy to select the right sitting and standing height first time, every time.
Sit-stand mats
Enhance comfort when standing to make the most of sit-stand working.
A soft, flexible surface that encourages subtle movement throughout the day to increase circulation and help relieve muscle fatigue and strain whilst standing.
Sit-Stand mats enhance comfort to make the most of Sit-Stand working.
Sit-Stand mats enhance comfort to make the most of Sit-Stand working.
Incorporate the Fellowes 4 Zone Approach® into your workspace today to create a happier, healthier and more productive environment.
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