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Many different injuries and problems stem from bad workstation positioning and improper ergonomics. Carpal Tunnel and Tendinitis are some of the most common workplace injury complaints and are found in a number of different occupations and situations. Hairstylists using their hands in the repetitive scissors motion or a computer programmer sitting in front of the monitor for long periods of time are all prone to problems with the hands and arms.
New worker’s compensation claims are being filed daily for problems stemming from muscle and nerve injuries due to workplace conditions. The numbers seem to be rising possibly due to the increasing number of computer users and workers with a computer monitor and workstation where they spend a considerable amount of time. It is simple to ergonomically position most workstations but without the knowledge of how to do so, most employees will end up in the wrong position.
When a worker reports a carpal tunnel injury from the doctor, they normally cannot perform their standard office tasks or the injury will be worsened. Carpal tunnel requires the wrist and arm to stay at a stable relaxed position and braces are available but do not work in most situations for productivity. The employee can be put on full leave until recovered or surgery is necessary which can leave the employee on absence for a longer period of time.
This can be costly to the employer for the replacement personnel in order to cover for the lost worker and in worker’s compensation claims if it is a work related injury. What business wants to throw money around without a care in the world for prevention of their loss? Not a good one or one that might stay in business long.
Most large corporations purchase their supplies in bulk and have been educated on proper ergonomics in the workplace from the office furniture interiors company that handled the design of the stations. Many large offices also feature workstations with ergonomic keyboard trays for multiple users and an adjustable office chair, the basics for good ergonomics. Prevention of injury is important to these big businesses as they know how costly it can be to replace workers.
All that is needed is ergonomic education for the employees in order to properly position the equipment once seated. With businesses paying more attention to workplace ergonomics, hopefully the number of these hand and arm injuries will decrease and save everyone time and money.
Author Bio:
Amy Pedersen has worked in the Ergonomics and Office Furniture
industry for over 10 years and is owner of Sit On This Ergonomics,
operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to Office
Chairs and the practice of good Workplace Ergonomics.
Featuring a wide variety of Executive Chairs, Leather Office Chairs,
Mesh
Seating & Task Office Chairs with an Online Sales Catalog. Their
Huge
Office Chair Collection and the Sit On This Ergo
website
provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and
seating in the workplace environment to help people to find the perfect
Office Chair for their situation.
Visit Our Office Chair Collection:
Sit On
This Ergonomics
More Ergonomic Information:
Ergonomics
Explained
How to Choose Your Chair:
Picking
the Right Office Chair for You
Categories: Ergonomic Info · Office Chair Info · Other · choosing your office chair
Tagged: chairs online, ergonomic chair, ergonomics, office chair, office chairs
February 7, 2008 · 1 Comment
Whether you are moving office spaces or are a new start up company, you are going to have needs in the office supply department. There are several considerations to take into account when deciding on what to purchase for your workplace environment. Even on a budget, with all of the office supply stores and online shopping sites, you should be able to spend your money wisely and get what is needed with some careful planning.
First, you should take into consideration the size of the space available and the number of employees. Do you need to break up the area into sections with more privacy and noise control? Perhaps it would be better for your situation if all of the employees shared a joint workspace. Cubicles are needed for most arrangements of four or more employees, due to the budget needs of not building additional walls and the mobility need to accommodate the area. Cubicles can also provide a terrific sound block if the right model is purchased and still allows the user to interact quite easily with the other workers.
There is a wide variety of styles, colors, fabrics and sizes available in office cubicles. Most complete office interior retailers will come to your workplace to help you with the layout, measuring and ordering of the cubicles and assist with most other office furniture needs. They usually offer chairs, keyboard trays, storage cabinets and other supplies to purchase all items in one spot. Online shopping sites are also carrying custom ordered products with all of the options and tons of great product lines and various categories.
Office Chairs are another office product that can be quite complicated, you will need different types of chairs and seating for different rooms and tasks. Some chairs will be used with multiple workers and adjustability is the key feature, other chairs will be used with one specific person in mind and fitting it to that person’s body type is considered most important. Make sure what the important main functions will be before deciding on a chair model
Ordering the correct number of keyboard trays, footrests, phones and equipment is based on the number of employees one has and the size of the space. If possible, try to order a few extras of the important supplies used in daily tasks. When ordering extras, you will never run out of equipment when an item needs warranty repair or maintenance.
Hopes are that with careful planning and making sure to factor in the workstation considerations, you will be able to start your new work arrangement well and comfortably. Ordering online can save a business time and money and with easy to compare pricing, direct shipping and extensive product detail pages, you will be done quickly. Make lists of the needs for your workspace before starting to shop and take each need into consideration when purchasing your office furniture, chairs and supplies.
Author Bio:
Amy Pedersen has worked in the Ergonomics and Office Furniture
industry for over 10 years and is owner of Sit On This Ergonomics,
operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to Office
Chairs and the practice of good Workplace Ergonomics.
Featuring a wide variety of Executive Chairs, Leather Office Chairs,
Mesh
Seating & Task Office Chairs with an Online Sales Catalog. Their
Huge
Office Chair Collection and the Sit On This Ergo
website
provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and
seating in the workplace environment to help people to find the perfect
Office Chair for their situation.
Visit Our Office Chair Collection:
Sit On
This Ergonomics
More Ergonomic Information:
Ergonomics
Explained
How to Choose Your Chair:
Picking
the Right Office Chair for You
Categories: Ergonomic Info · Office Chair Info · Other · Workplace Needs · choosing your office chair
Tagged: chairs online, ergonomic chair, ergonomics, office chair, office chairs
In today’s computer driven world office furniture isn’t just for adult; kids need them also. And with children becoming computer literate at a younger age all the time (I know several three year olds that can navigate on the computer and play video games better than me!), it’s important that they, too, have proper computer chairs.
The first thing to keep in mind is the age of the child. If you are purchasing a chair for a one or two year old, or a very small child, I would recommend looking into wooden or upholstered chairs that don’t have wheels on the bottom. These chairs are the safest option for your toddler or grandchild; being low to the ground and sturdy protects the child from easy spills.
For an older child, 3 to 12 years of age, who are not big enough to properly fit into an adult chair, there are many options to choose from. It’s important to consider an ergonomic chair. With children spending more and more time at the computer every day, it is import to help support their growing and developing body with ergonomics. Adults feel the aches and pains of sitting in a poor chair, but even worse would be for a child to develop a poor spine due to long hours playing video games and “studying.” Ergonomic options would include a pneumatic lift, tension control, lumbar support, head rests, and armrests.
Children’s computer chairs come in many different styles. I would recommend a fabric or mesh upholstery over leather. Many models also offer a molded foam seat and back to enhance comfort
My favorite aspect of a Child’s Office Computer Chair is the array of colors, fabric styles, and even character designs. You can find a Child’s Chair in virtually every color, perfect to match their bedroom or playroom. They come in neons, pastels, stripes, polka dots, princesses, racecars, dogs, cats, and almost anything else you can imagine. Have fun with your kid, and ensure that your loved ones are being taken care of even while sitting in front of the computer.
Author Bio:
Amy Pedersen has worked in the Ergonomics and Office Furniture
industry for over 10 years and is owner of Sit On This Ergonomics,
operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to Office
Chairs and the practice of good Workplace Ergonomics.
Featuring a wide variety of Executive Chairs, Leather Office Chairs,
Mesh
Seating & Task Office Chairs with an Online Sales Catalog. Their
Huge
Office Chair Collection and the Sit On This Ergo
website
provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and
seating in the workplace environment to help people to find the perfect
Office Chair for their situation.
Visit Our Office Chair Collection:
Sit On
This Ergonomics
More Ergonomic Information:
Ergonomics
Explained
How to Choose Your Chair:
Picking
the Right Office Chair for You
Categories: Ergonomic Info · Office Chair Info · Other · Special Needs Chairs · choosing your office chair
Tagged: chairs online, children, children's office computer chairs, ergonomic chair, ergonomics, kids, office chair, office chairs
November 6, 2007 · 1 Comment
With literally thousand if not millions of choices within the office furniture industry, it can be difficult to pick the perfect chair for you and your office. One must sort through different styles, upholstery, and color options that are available on the market today. Here are a few considerations that may help make your search a little easier.
Decide which kind of “look” you want your office to have; traditional, modern, artdeco, laid back, or maybe a foreign theme. With office furniture, you can have your choice of leather, mesh, vinyl, and several types of standard fabrics in a variety of colors and patterns. The furniture also has the option of a metal or wood bas with titanium or black finishes and which casters are best, not to mention some of the many upgrades that are available.
Leather is available in many different grades and styles. The dye used on leather is also made of different levels of quality, making the outcome vary. The highest grade option available in an executive office chair model is Italian top grain leather, a high end option in many different chair styles. The standard grades of leather generally range from sued to cowhide patchwork to top grain leather. While leather offers many options and can proved a classic or luxury look, it can also add to the bill. Leather is one of the most expensive options for custom seating, and can increase the price tag anywhere from thirty to eighty percent of the original price.
Mesh chairs are becoming a popular option in today’s furniture industry. The Herman Miller Aeron Mesh Chair is the most popular inquiry online. Mesh chairs allow air flow to the skin similar to a window screen or sheer fabric material, this allows the user’s body to stay at a comfortable temperature while using the chair. Some mesh chairs also come with an optional leather or other material covered cushion.
The choice of upholstery when picking office furniture is crucial, and can make or brake the entire theme. It’s best to start shopping for furniture with an end picture in mind, this will help sift through the thousands of options available.
Author Bio:
Amy Pedersen has worked in the Ergonomics and Office Furniture industry for over 10 years and is owner of Sit On This Ergonomics, operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to Office Chairs and the practice of good Workplace Ergonomics.
Featuring a wide variety of Executive Chairs, Leather Office Chairs, Mesh Seating & Task Office Chairs with an Online Sales Catalog. Their Huge Office Chair Collection and the Sit On This Ergo website provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and seating in the workplace environment to help people to find the perfect Office Chair for their situation.
Visit Our Office Chair Collection:
Sit On This Ergonomics
More Ergonomic Information:
Ergonomics Explained
How to Choose Your Chair:
Picking the Right Office Chair for You
Categories: Ergonomic Info · Ergonomics Explained · Office Chair Info · Other · Workplace Needs
By now, most people are familiar with the term “Ergonomics” and understand that ergonomic furniture is more healthy for the body because it helps to maintain more natural positions that reduce stress to the bones, muscles, and nerves throughout the body. But chair companies and ergonomists often throw around terms related to the designs and functions of ergonomic chairs that the common consumer may not understand. Here is a list of some terms you may need to know.
Lumbar Support: This is one of the most important features of an ergonomic chair. This device is intended to prevent, as much as possible, the flattening of the lumbar spine that occurs to most people when there are seated. Lumbar supports usually work as a gentle curve in the backrest shape, and allow user to be seated more comfortable for a longer period of time.
Backrest Height Adjustability: This function allows the user to change the height of the lumbar support area in the chair backrest, although this feature is often interpreted as the ability to change the height of the entire backrest. This function accommodates preference by different users regarding where and how the lumbar support curve contacts the back.
Lumbar Depth Adjustability: This feature affects the size and sometimes the firmness of the lumbar support curve in a chair’s backrest. Like backrest height adjustability, it accommodates different body types and preferences by the user.
Author Bio:
Amy Pedersen has worked in the Ergonomics and Office Furniture industry for over 10 years and is owner of Sit On This Ergonomics, operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to Office Chairs and the practice of good Workplace Ergonomics.
Featuring a wide variety of Executive Chairs, Leather Office Chairs, Mesh Seating & Task Office Chairs with an Online Sales Catalog. Their Huge Office Chair Collection and the Sit On This Ergo website provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and seating in the workplace environment to help people to find the perfect Office Chair for their situation.
Visit Our Office Chair Collection:
Sit On This Ergonomics
More Ergonomic Information:
Ergonomics Explained
How to Choose Your Chair:
Picking the Right Office Chair for You
Categories: Back Pain Relief · Big and Tall Chairs · Ergonomic Info · Ergonomics Explained · Office Chair Info · Office Chair Positioning · Other · Workplace Needs
By now, most people are familiar with the term “Ergonomics” and understand that ergonomic furniture is more healthy for the body because it helps to maintain more natural positions that reduce stress to the bones, muscles, and nerves throughout the body. But chair companies and ergonomists often throw around terms related to the designs and functions of ergonomic chairs that the common consumer may not understand. Here is a list of some terms you may need to know.
Height-adjustable Armrests: This function, as the name suggests, allows the user to adjust the height of the armrests to suit the body of the person, this helps people avoid using chairs with too high or too low of armrests, which could result in elevated shoulders and pressure on the undersides of the elbows and forearms, or would require the user to slump or lean over to one side to use the armrest, respectively. This feature also allows for the armrest to be moved out of the way during some activities that may require lots of arm movement.
Width-adjustable Armrests: This function allows the user to change the distance between the armrests, not the armrests themselves. For an ergonomic office experience, the user does not want a chair with armrest too close together as this will splay the elbows and cause the wrists to bend to the side during activities such as typing. This puts the user at wrist for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Padded Armrests: This feature is advisable as it prevents uncomfortable pressure on the undersides of the forearms and elbows.
Author Amy Pedersen has worked in the ergonomics and office industry for a number of years and is currently co-founder of Sit On This Ergonomics, operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to office chairs and the practice of good workplace ergonomics. Featuring a wide variety of executive, leather, mesh and task office chairs with an online sales catalog, their website also provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and seating in the workplace environment.
Sit On This Ergonomics:
http://stores.ebay.com/sitonthisergonomics
More Ergonomic Info:
http://stores.ebay.com/Sit-On-This-Ergonomics/Ergonomic-Positioning-Explained.html
Categories: Back Pain Relief · Big and Tall Chairs · Ergonomic Info · Ergonomics Explained · Office Chair Info · Office Chair Positioning · Other · Workplace Needs
By now, most people are familiar with the term “Ergonomics” and understand that ergonomic furniture is more healthy for the body because it helps to maintain more natural positions that reduce stress to the bones, muscles, and nerves throughout the body. But chair companies and ergonomists often throw around terms related to the designs and functions of ergonomic chairs that the common consumer may not understand. Here is a list of some terms you may need to know.
Backrest Angle Adjustability: This function allows the user to change the angle of the backrest relative to the angle of the seat. The most common way to adjust the backrest is through and adjustment mechanism, however, it can also be adjusted through flexing materials or springs in the shell of the chair. Backrest angle adjustability enables the chair to support different degrees of recline for the body, which in turn transfers some upper-body weight to the chair backrest and relieves the lower back’s intervertebral discs. This function also increases the angle between the torso and the thighs, which causes the lower back to curve inward. This inward curve in the back also relieves pressure on the disc.
Chair Recline or Tilt: This is a similar function to the Backrest angle adjustors, but not the same. Chair recline or tilt changes the angle of the entire chair seat relative to the floor. There are a couple of ways that this function can work. One is a column tilt, which pivots the chair at the top of the base post and lifts the knees slightly while the back descends. The second is called a knee tilt, where the pivot point is forward of the post, closer to the knees. In a knee tilt chair, the knee lift is negligible, but the back descend more than in a column tilt chair.
Author Amy Pedersen has worked in the ergonomics and office industry for a number of years and is currently co-founder of Sit On This Ergonomics, operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to office chairs and the practice of good workplace ergonomics. Featuring a wide variety of executive, leather, mesh and task office chairs with an online sales catalog, their website also provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and seating in the workplace environment.
Sit On This Ergonomics:
http://stores.ebay.com/sitonthisergonomics
More Ergonomic Info:
http://stores.ebay.com/Sit-On-This-Ergonomics/Ergonomic-Positioning-Explained.html
Categories: Big and Tall Chairs · Ergonomic Info · Ergonomics Explained · Office Chair Info · Other · Workplace Needs
By now, most people are familiar with the term “Ergonomics” and understand that ergonomic furniture is more healthy for the body because it helps to maintain more natural positions that reduce stress to the bones, muscles, and nerves throughout the body. But chair companies and ergonomists often throw around terms related to the designs and functions of ergonomic chairs that the common consumer may not understand. Here is a list of some terms you may need to know.
Seat Height Adjustability: This function allows the user to adjust the height of the chair to allow one’s feet to rest comfortably on the floor or footstool while still maintaining optimum distance from the desk and keyboard. Pneumatic adjustable features are easier to use than mechanical adjustable chairs.
Seat Depth Adjustability: Chairs with the function are able to change the front-to-back depth ratio of the seat by either a backrest in-out adjustability or a sliding seat pan. For smaller people, a shorter seat pan is preferred to allow the person to use the backrest, while a deeper one offers more stability to taller individuals.
Seat Pan Angle Adjustability: This function generally refers to the ability the user has to change the forward-back angle of the seat. It allows them the choice of a fixed angle, rather than a free-floating recline. This function commonly allows for a forward tilt, in which the thighs slope downward. The main purpose of forward tilt is to open the angle between the trunk and thighs, inducing lordosis and reducing disc pressure.
Author Amy Pedersen has worked in the ergonomics and office industry for a number of years and is currently co-founder of Sit On This Ergonomics, operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to office chairs and the practice of good workplace ergonomics. Featuring a wide variety of executive, leather, mesh and task office chairs with an online sales catalog, their website also provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and seating in the workplace environment.
Sit On This Ergonomics:
http://stores.ebay.com/sitonthisergonomics
More Ergonomic Info:
http://stores.ebay.com/Sit-On-This-Ergonomics/Ergonomic-Positioning-Explained.html
Categories: Back Pain Relief · Big and Tall Chairs · Ergonomic Info · Ergonomics Explained · Office Chair Info · Office Chair Positioning · Other · Workplace Needs
The difference between a house and a home is the furniture; the difference between a building with cubicles and a welcoming office, also, is the furniture. And in todays world, the furniture possibilities are endless. Whether you aim for a traditional, sophisticated, modern, youthful, retro, or futuristic, there are chairs, desks, and tables available. But no matter what style you choose, you can and should always create an ergonomic environment. An ergonomic environment involves more than just a “special” chair, but the chair can be the most important element because that is where the average worker spends most of their time.
To begin creating an ergonomic environment, a person must first be aware of the employees, or persons, who are using the environment. There are many different types of ergonomic chairs to choose from, from traditional executive top leather chairs to posture knee kneeling chairs. Choose the style that compliments the type of working being done.
Once the chairs arrive, they must be individually adjusted to the proper height to achieve maximum benefits from ergonomics. The user should be able to place their feet flat on the ground, and have their arms comfortably positioned to use the keyboard or desk. As you create an ergonomic office, you’ll enjoy the many benefits, you’re employees will be more comfortable and thus will enjoy their job more, productivity will increase, job related injuries do to poor posture will be significantly reduced, and with the many styling options, you’ll have a great looking office.
Author Amy Pedersen has worked in the ergonomics and office industry for a number of years and is currently co-founder of Sit On This Ergonomics, operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to office chairs and the practice of good workplace ergonomics. Featuring a wide variety of executive, leather, mesh and task office chairs with an online sales catalog, their website also provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and seating in the workplace environment.
Sit On This Ergonomics:
http://stores.ebay.com/sitonthisergonomics
More Ergonomic Info:
http://stores.ebay.com/Sit-On-This-Ergonomics/Ergonomic-Positioning-Explained.html
Categories: Ergonomic Info · Ergonomics Explained · Office Chair Info · Other · Workplace Needs
Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD) are a collection of painful disorders involving the muscles, tendons, and nerves. Examples of WMSD are tendinitis, thoracic outlet syndrome, and tension neck syndrome. The main cause of these disorders are work activities which require frequent and repetitive motions or activities which require the person to remain in an unnatural or awkward position for an extended period of time. Since most work environments request the use of the arms and hands, most WMSD affect the hands, wrists, elbows, neck, and shoulders.
Here are several tips to help prevent WMSD from developing.
1. Create an ergonomic environment in your workplace/office. Chairs with proper lumber supports help the back maintain a more natural position which helps reduce the stress to muscles, nerves, and bones throughout the body. Ensure that the keyboard, mouse, and computer monitor are properly positioned to reduce stress to the body and straining of the eyes.
2. Take regular breaks from working to help break up repetitive motions; it is recommended to take a few minutes at least once an hour.
3. Alternate work tasks to further break up continuous motions, for example, switch between computer and non-computer tasks.
4. Become familiar with keyboard shortcuts for applications that you regularly use.
Author Amy Pedersen has worked in the ergonomics and office industry for a number of years and is currently co-founder of Sit On This Ergonomics, operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to office chairs and the practice of good workplace ergonomics. Featuring a wide variety of executive, leather, mesh and task office chairs with an online sales catalog, their website also provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and seating in the workplace environment.
Sit On This Ergonomics:
http://stores.ebay.com/sitonthisergonomics
More Ergonomic Info:
http://stores.ebay.com/Sit-On-This-Ergonomics/Ergonomic-Positioning-Explained.html
Categories: Back Pain Relief · Ergonomic Info · Ergonomics Explained · Office Chair Info · Office Chair Positioning · Other · Workplace Needs
