You may be at greater risk for injuries at work if you have other health problems, such as arthritis or emotional stress. They can cause long-term health problems. Over time, these kinds of movements can make you feel bad. These are caused by overuse and repetitive movements. You could also be at risk for problems such as tendinopathy and bursitis. These injuries can cause stress and strain on your muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, blood vessels, and spine. Most injuries that happen at work are caused by physical stress and strain, such as sitting in the same position for a long time, making repetitive movements, and overuse. The tools you use to do your job and whether they are set up to fit your needs.Your work area, including light, noise, and temperature.How you do a certain task, the kinds of movements you make, and whether you make the same movements over and over.Your workstation setup, how you sit, and how long you stay in one position.It focuses on how things are set up in your office work space, such as: It can help lower stress and injury caused by awkward positions and repetitive tasks. Office ergonomics can help you be more comfortable at work. Bending over, lifting heavy objects, or using pressure or force.They can also affect how well you do your job. Both can cost you and your employer time and money. It's common for injury and illness to happen at work. Prevent bursitis or tendon problems that are linked to doing the same task over and over (repetitive tasks).Be less likely to have problems such as headaches or eyestrain.When your workstation is set up right, you may: The goal of office ergonomics is to set up your office work space so that it fits you and the job you are doing. Ergonomics (say "er-guh-NOM-iks") is the study of the kind of work you do, the environment you work in, and the tools you use to do your job.