Desk setup causing back issues. What are my options? How to avoid this issue in the future?

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At my work, our desks are rather high and not adjustable. I bought a chair I use at home, but the height of the desk seems to be causing back issues which have gotten much worse since the start of my work half a year ago. I've seen a physio therapist and she recommended that I ask for an ergonomic assessment.



Could this work, given the nature of our cubicle setup? Could asking for this draw unwanted attention or backfire? Are they legally obligated to provide this?



Further, how could I find out in a future job search how well the company takes care of ergonomics, especially if I am interviewing remotely?






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    At my work, our desks are rather high and not adjustable. I bought a chair I use at home, but the height of the desk seems to be causing back issues which have gotten much worse since the start of my work half a year ago. I've seen a physio therapist and she recommended that I ask for an ergonomic assessment.



    Could this work, given the nature of our cubicle setup? Could asking for this draw unwanted attention or backfire? Are they legally obligated to provide this?



    Further, how could I find out in a future job search how well the company takes care of ergonomics, especially if I am interviewing remotely?






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      At my work, our desks are rather high and not adjustable. I bought a chair I use at home, but the height of the desk seems to be causing back issues which have gotten much worse since the start of my work half a year ago. I've seen a physio therapist and she recommended that I ask for an ergonomic assessment.



      Could this work, given the nature of our cubicle setup? Could asking for this draw unwanted attention or backfire? Are they legally obligated to provide this?



      Further, how could I find out in a future job search how well the company takes care of ergonomics, especially if I am interviewing remotely?






      canada ergonomics







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      At my work, our desks are rather high and not adjustable. I bought a chair I use at home, but the height of the desk seems to be causing back issues which have gotten much worse since the start of my work half a year ago. I've seen a physio therapist and she recommended that I ask for an ergonomic assessment.



      Could this work, given the nature of our cubicle setup? Could asking for this draw unwanted attention or backfire? Are they legally obligated to provide this?



      Further, how could I find out in a future job search how well the company takes care of ergonomics, especially if I am interviewing remotely?






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