Compensation claim reminds managers of the crucial need for appropriate furniture and facilities - Arc Business Interiors

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Compensation claim reminds managers of the crucial need for appropriate furniture and facilities

February 18th, 2008

Recent examples of successful compensation claims against employers have highlighted the risks posed by poorly designed work spaces and furniture. An employee in Wales was awarded nearly £80,000 compensation after the plastic moulded chair he was sitting on in a staff mess room collapsed. Other issues highlighted by the Trades Union Congress and in related reports include;

The Disability Discrimination Act: Managers must make reasonable adjustments to the working environment to ensure employees are treated equally. This has forced them to examine their workspaces and make appropriate changes to access points and to office furniture.
Health and Safety: Recent statistics from the Health and Safety Executive indicate that occupational ill-health is up by 10 percent, with back pain frequently cited as a common cause.
The importance of seating, room dimension, temperature and lighting: Surveys indicate that the effects of ‘sick building’ syndrome are leading to thousands of lost working days.

Companies specialising in office interiors have long stressed the importance of these issues in the design of workspaces. Arc Business Interiors, a leading UK office design and installation firm that has worked with public and private sector organisations, places an emphasis on working with the client in the design process and in the use of their products, such as explaining the correct seating posture in the use of office chairs.

Their 2D and 3D CAD service, extensive product range and customer support allows them to take into account the individual needs of the organisation and the requirements of workplace legislation. Further information is available from the firm on 0800 61 22 107, or from their website at www.refitmyoffice.com.

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