Workplace Ergonomics Problems and Solutions: Working from Home

. This study aims to identify the ergonomics issues of working from home and suggest several solutions in minimising these issues. It serves as a guideline to employees and employers in developing healthier WFH conditions. This exploratory study included a focus group discussion among experts from fields of higher education, healthcare, HR and ergonomics. The most common ergonomics issues identified were based on diagnoses and observations from previous studies. The panellists agreed on the issues which comprised the use of unergonomic chairs, incorrect sitting postures, irregular arrangement of key objects, improper reach distances of the laptop/keyboard/mouse, poor desk designs, absence of footrest, distortion/noise, poor lighting and poor work environment