Weber Knapp Blog

Unlike most offices, a bustling hotel has to keep the safety and comfort of both its employees and guests in mind during the design phase. You'll need to be as cognizant of hospitality ergonomics behind the front desk and in the laundry room as you are in the guest rooms.

Sitting at a desk for eight hours a day can wear on employees. Having the freedom to stand up and change positions throughout the workday can make a difference in how comfortable they feel.

Today’s hinges make life much easier and more comfortable. We have progressed so far from just a plain, 'ol door hinge to advanced solutions for kinematic motion, mechanical spring counterbalance, and spring assist technologies. 

Anywhere human hands are involved, there’s risk.

A long shift is hard enough without the equipment making employees work harder than they need to. A workstation that forces an awkward movement may seem like a small annoyance at first. Do it a few hundred times, and your body may have a different opinion.

Lift assists for bar and countertop openings are crucial in modern taverns, kitchens, and restaurants. While they add aesthetic appeal, their main value lies in functionality.

Why bother with chemistry and electronics when you can get great performance from sturdy, reliable mechanical motion control?

While it might not seem like ergonomics has a place in the retail setting, you’d be surprised. Investing in your workers’ ergonomic comfort can give you a fresh, new approach to safety in the retail workplace. 

When your employees are operating in a safe, comfortable environment with the proper ergonomic accessories and practices in play, you can increase ROI and avoid expensive insurance claims.

Most workplaces look fine at a glance, with a layout that works and equipment in place, so nothing immediately stands out as a problem.

Do ergonomics statistics affect your business, or is this just a safety topic people talk about?