Ergonomics is crucial in fostering healthier and more efficient workplaces. Ineffective ergonomic practices frequently lead to musculoskeletal injuries, responsible for nearly 55% of emergency room visits related to workplace injuries. These injuries not only affect the health of employees but also lead to decreased productivity and increased absenteeism. By tackling these concerns, a positive workplace culture can be cultivated, which minimizes turnover and enhances effectiveness. Hybrid work arrangements necessitate adaptable solutions, while innovations such as AI-powered tools and sustainable designs are reshaping how to engage with the workspace. These emerging trends not only help prevent injuries but also strengthen employee connections and foster settings that encourage concentration and relaxation. Workers of all ages are impacted by musculoskeletal diseases and chronic pain, which are addressed by ergonomic devices including supporting seats and footrests. Everyone can remain comfortable and productive with these solutions. Managing a variety of demands in one workspace every employee can operate effectively if ergonomic instruments are provided that are suited to particular duties. Workspaces are changing to emphasise inclusivity, sustainability, and flexibility as a result of the ergonomic trends the emergence of AI-powered tools, portable ergonomics for mixed work, and environmentally responsible designs are important lessons learnt. By incorporating basophilic features and psychosocial ergonomics, these trends also highlight mental health. By implementing these improvements, occupational injuries are decreased and productivity is increased. Creating ergonomic workspaces encourages engagement, lessens weariness, and demonstrates your dedication to worker health. Emerging technologies including exoskeletons, wearable sensors, computer vision, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, and data analytics are altering how safety experts handle ergonomics. The Ergonomic Challenges of Today Are Being Met by Emerging Technologies Exoskeletons, for instance, are designed to lessen physical strain and the chance of harm from things like difficult tasks, awkward postures, and small or constrained workspaces. AI powered smart technologies quickly adjust workplace to enhance posture and improve comfort level and productivity wearable technology encourages frequent movement and proper setting helps to stay healthy and prevent injuries. To protect environment and health choosing eco-friendly material like bamboo, providing comfortable and calm areas and customised work station improve productivity. Smart office chairs with sensors are dynamic for office setup and health focused environment. Incorporating nature that is using skylight and large windows can create peaceful and effective workstations
Keywords : Ergonomics, sustainability, technologies, eco- friendly, AI-powered tools
Author : Megha S. Paldhikar
Title : ERGONOMIC CHALLENGES AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Volume/Issue : 2025;02(05)
Page No : 45-50
