What to expect from your treadmill desk: Q and A
Imagine you’ve taken the plunge. You’ve set up your dispatch center staff with treadmill or bike desks. They’ve all kicked the tires, so to speak, and texted the obligatory photos of their new equipment to family and friends. Everyone is genuinely excited.
But what’s the experience really going to be like?
Topics: Employee Health, Dispatch
The most obvious impact of a treadmill or bike desk is on the worker: increased caloric burn, energy, and mitigation of the worst effects of sitting still all day long. (See Xybix's previous blog post).
But let’s get down to brass tacks:
What about a 911 dispatch operation itself?
Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Dispatch
How would you like to share in a piece of that flu your co-worker had last week? It sounds disgusting, but did you know that bacteria such as staph, or MRSA can survive on fabrics and surfaces for days and often even weeks? That's right, weeks! According to the Centers for Disease Control, the build-up of such bacteria on work surfaces leads to things such as illness and allergic reactions that can be difficult to treat. Furthermore, bacteria if left unchecked can cause some other pretty serious problems in the workplace including odors, stains, and degradation of work surfaces. Below are some key reasons why choosing antimicrobial work surfaces makes good business sense.
Topics: Employee Health, Cleaning & Sanitation, Dispatch
When you think of the brand name "Coca Cola" chances are ergonomics isn't the first thing that comes to mind! You are more likely to think of popping a can of soda on a hot summer's day then the commitment the company has to healthy habits in its workforce. In reality, Coca Cola has been leading the way in ergonomics, with a corporate ergonomist on staff responsible for promoting healthy habits company wide, ergonomics is top-of-mind for the company.
Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Dispatch
The job of a 911 dispatcher challenges a person’s mental and emotional abilities. It is also a job that requires a person to remain sitting in a chair during most of their shift. This type of job provides only limited opportunities to stand up and move around. Because of this limitation, proper ergonomics for 911 dispatchers is essential. Improper ergonomics can lead to both short and long term physical issues.
Topics: Ergonomics, Dispatch, Command Centers, Brief Overview
"Oh, PLEASE...Oh, Please..."
Making 911 comm center dispatchers comfortable, happy and reducing stress is a top priority for any dispatch supervisor or manager. So what about the other "conveniences" dispatch employees often want to see incorporated into their center and dare I say "beg" for?
Topics: Ergonomics, Accessories, Dispatch
The human body, despite what video-gaming teenagers might say, wasn’t built for sitting idly for hours on end. But radiology work often demands it, and this means that ergonomics are as important as ever.
Topics: Ergonomics, Healthcare, Dispatch
Time marches on and the rising tide of technological change has engulfed everyone, especially those in the emergency services industry. While the post 9/11 era of dispatching stressed the integration of emergency services; communication technologies have evolved considerably during the intervening decade and Next Generation 911 is poised to take off. At the same time, budgets are tight and the prudent PSAP manager is understandably cautious when thinking about allocating scarce resources.
Topics: Ergonomics, Dispatch, Command Centers
Sitting at your desk, looking at computer monitors or having a job that requires sitting for extended periods of time, can cause a great deal of physical stress on your body. Unfortunately, this type of sedentary work is all too common in industries such as 911 dispatch, security, public safety and more.
Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Features, Dispatch, Utilities, Transportation, & Casinos
We are all affected by our working environment.
Dispatch center staff members, like other professionals, are only as effective as their space allows, and with significant stressors at play every workday, their stakes are especially high. Your team stands to gain as much as anyone else from smart design.
Here are five dispatch center design tips for turning your workplace into an asset.
Topics: Ergonomics, Dispatch
