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  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Ergonomics
  • Human Factors in the Workplace

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  • Activity-based flex offices (AFOs) are increasingly adopted, impacting employee well-being.
  • Limited research exists on the long-term effects of AFOs on OHS and ergonomics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management and office ergonomics.
  • To explore musculoskeletal symptoms in office workers transitioning to AFOs.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews with 77 employees.
  • Longitudinal questionnaire data from 152 employees.

Main Results:

  • Need for clarified OHS roles and processes identified.
  • Deterioration in self-rated comfort, posture, and daylight availability.
  • Increased neck and shoulder symptoms influenced by workstation adjustment, workplace availability, and individual factors.

Conclusions:

  • Emphasizes the importance of proactive OHS management during AFO implementation.
  • Highlights the need for careful implementation of office ergonomics in AFO environments.