Laboratory work brings with it its own challenges.  Building ergonomics into your lab results in workers working in a more comfortable environment.

Tips for working in a laboratory

To avoid constantly stretching.  Keep the main tools you primarily use within arms length.  Having the items you use most often nearer you. 

Check your seat height and ensure you are seated at a comfortable height for your bench.  Allowing you to work with your elbow at a 90° angle and your bench at your 90° arm height.

Adjust you chair to ensure it is providing you with full support.

Use a footrest when your feet are not able to rest flat on the ground.

Check that you have enough knee and foot clearance form your work bench.

Avoid neck flexion, design so that you can bring the equipment up to you rather than bending to use it.

Use arm supports and cushion when operating equipment in uncomfortable positions.

Take regular breaks.