Ergonomics Key in Selecting Workstation Seating and Desks

MILPITAS, CA, Jul 07 (MARKET WIRE) --
According to spine-health.com sitting in an office chair can be just as
strenuous and painful to your back as lifting heavy objects all day long.
It is important to have a chair that gives good overall support and
promotes proper posture, the website suggests.

Proper positioning of workstation desks is equally important as companies
work to meet OSHA and other regulations dealing with ergonomics in the
office. The OSHA website on ergonomic solutions notes that a
well-designed and appropriately adjusted desk will provide adequate
clearance for legs, allow proper placement of computer components and
accessories, and minimize awkward postures and exertions that lead to
strain and employee discomfort.

Because selecting correct chairs and desks cannot be done on a 'one size
fits all basis' purchasers should have a list of 'ergonomic check points'
when comparing offerings by manufacturers and office solutions suppliers.

Basic seating selection tips:

-- Padded seat cushions with a waterfall edge to improve blood flow

-- Adjustable padded armrests allow shoulders to relax and elbows to stay
close to the body

-- Adjustable backrests allow users to recline while supporting the back
in a variety of seated postures

-- Adjustable lumbar support

-- Adjustable headrests prevent static loading of the neck and shoulder
muscles

-- Adjustable height so work surface levels match the height of the elbow

Ergonomically friendly desk tips:

-- Ample room to comfortably place the monitor, keyboard and mouse plus
needed support/reference materials

-- Sufficient depth so that computer screens are in the center of vision
and approximately 20 inches away

-- Easily adjustable keyboard tray height

-- Curvilinear designs and cascaded edges to minimize contact stress

Complying with ergonomic recommendations pays big dividends in employee
comfort and productivity. The cost of compliance can be substantially
reduced when dealing with office solution suppliers such as EQA Office
Furniture that offer a broad range of new, discount or fully
reconditioned and warranted used workstation seating and desks. Many such
firms provide free space planning consultancy to match seating and desks
to the tasks being performed.

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