💻 Workplace Health and Safety is no longer just about physical hazards on factory floors or construction sites. For computer users, as work becomes increasingly digital, a new set of risks is emerging, ones that are harder to see but just as serious. Prolonged screen time, poor posture, mental fatigue, and rising rates of musculoskeletal and stress-related injuries are creating a quiet crisis in offices, call centres, and remote workspaces.
Savvy leaders are starting to ask critical questions:
- Are we doing enough to protect our teams from the hidden toll of screen-based work?
- How do we prevent burnout, pain, and injury in a digital-first workplace?
- What responsibilities do we have under WHS legislation to address these risks, and are we meeting them?
It’s time for all leaders to tune in. The health, productivity, and retention of your workforce depend on how you respond to these questions now.
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💻The Hidden Cost of Screen Time: Why Self-Care Training Is No Longer Optional
We’ve slipped into a screen-based lifestyle that’s the opposite of what our bodies and minds need to thrive.
The result?
📉 Productivity is down
😣 Pain, fatigue, and stress are up
🧠 And we’re only just beginning to see the long-term impacts on both our workforce and our children.
In this video, I explain why the physical toll of excessive screen use is more serious than many realise, and how it quietly undermines not just health, but mental wellbeing, engagement, and performance.
From “digital dementia” in young people to the skyrocketing cost of musculoskeletal disorders (over $55B annually in Australia alone), we’re facing a wellness crisis hiding in plain sight.
📣 That’s why it’s essential that workplaces go beyond standard WHS and ergonomic training—and start building real self-care capabilities into everyday work.
✅ Beyond Ergo helps teams reduce risk, recover from pain, and build long-term habits that support digital wellbeing.
🎥 Click Here – Watch the explainer and let’s rethink screen time and workplace training — before the next generation of injuries becomes the norm.
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Such an important and timely reminder!
As workplaces continue to evolve digitally, it’s clear that outdated WHS strategies aren’t enough to meet the needs of screen-based teams. Your call to action is spot on—leaders must take proactive steps now to address the hidden but growing risks tied to digital fatigue, posture strain, and mental overload.
Thank you for continuing to lead the way with practical, evidence-backed solutions that go beyond checklists and actually make a difference. Excited to share this with others!
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Thanks for your ongoing support, Ellie and recognition of how important building these new self-care skills for the modern digital world. Great for adults, essential for our children!