The Safety Syndrome

Every day we are reminded of safety in the workplace and the home: Buckle your seat belt, wear a back support, etc.
The tennis shoe industry is spending millions to promote a better shoe or jogging, basketball and walking.
Asbestos in schools and other buildings strike fear into everyone’s heart, yet we push ourselves around in our chairs on carpet every day, putting stress on our knees, hips and ankles.
Everywhere we look there is some promotion awakening safety on the workplace. The ergonomic chair industry has become a $1 billion plus industry because of the number of back problems taking place in the office workplace.