Health and Safety

System
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edited 12:08PM in AAT member discussion
Just doing a small study for my CPD! Do all you self-employed members take regular breaks, even when busy? Do you sit in a comfortable chair when working and never get back ache? I would appreciate your comments. Thanks.

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  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:Health and Safety

    Hi
    I do try to sit properly at my desk, and I do find it makes a difference to the amount and level of back pain I suffer.
    I don't take breaks although I'm sure I would feel more comfortable, less stressed and work smarter if I did.
    The most difficult time is when I visit clients offices to work. There tends to be an attitude that because I am a visitor and I am only there for a few hours that ergonomic seating is not a priority. I understand that point of view, but it can be really hard on the back if I spend a large part of the day or week visiting various clients offices.

    Sheelagh
  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:Health and Safety

    no regular breaks, chair's comfy and luckily i don't get back ache, but i'm sure that my set-up wouldn't pass any h&s regulations.
  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:Health and Safety

    I agree with Sheelagh about clients offices- so uncomfortable and also the smallest working area ever.
    At home, tend to work through without breaks and could do with a better chair.
    Haven't suffered with back ache yet but have got RSI in right hand so do use an ergonomic mouse with my left hand.

    Sharon

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