An ergonomic office environment

By admin | Feb 11, 2009

Ergonomics is the relationship of your body interacting with its surrounding environment.  As you perform tasks and activities, certain muscle and tendon groups are used or avoided.   When you make use of ergonomics, you can alleviate some of the strains that may occur within your body.  You will need to set up your workstation properly so that you have the opportunity to cut back on headaches, eyestrain, neck or back pain or carpel tunnel syndrome.

Injury and illness can become commonplace within the workforce, and many firms make it mandatory to follow certain rules and regulations to prevent any ill fate to occur.  You can augment these rules by surrounding yourself in your office with ergonomic furniture.  This type of furniture can be setup to adjust your posture, office lighting, and noise level.  Additional care should be taken to adjusting the length of time you stay in one position, repetition of movement, office temperature, and humidity.

You will wish to alleviate pressure on your neck, back, and shoulders by sitting all day in the same position.  We have several chairs available in our store.  Some of our models are listed below.
• Kneeling Posture Chair will reduce aches and pains from sitting for long periods; helps straighten and align your neck, back and shoulders.  This comes with padded knew/shin rest and seat.
• KAB Director Office Chair has multiple adjustable features.  These include the height of the chair, headrest, arms, a rock and tilt mechanism and single lumbar support and pump. 
• Orangebox Office Computer Swivel Chair actually comes in multiple colors.  You may adjust height, arms and back of this office chair.
• Kart Stacking Swivel Task Chair has the capability of stacking, wherein most ergonomic do not stack well.  The star base allows the chairs to nest together.  There is a back tension/tilt mechanism that allows adjustment, as well as being able to change the height.
• Humanscale Ergonomic Chairs come in black velour with adjustable head and arm rests.  Posture friendly, as it curves to fit the curvature of your spine.

Not only do you want to have a chair that will adjust with you, but your desk area should be setup to accommodate you as well.  Your computer monitor should be eye level and your keyboard should be equal to your mid-drift.  We have pods, desks, and tables that are adjustable to fit your comfort level.  Examples of what are in stock are listed below.
• Radial Office Desk can be purchased stand-alone or with pedestals.  They are steel assembled with drawer units included. 
• Ergonomic Workstation Desks include ball bearing runners, heavy-duty drawers, and raised desktops.  Structures are all adjustable to your needs.
• Ergonomic Wave Desk is a third option available in multiple wood finishes.  These models are 1600mmx800mmx100mm .
• Workstation Pods ready for call centre or office had dividers included. 

These products are all but a start for you to live a happy and healthy work-life.   Ergonomic furniture is all designed for optimum comfort and flexibility.  Relieve your stress, adjust the back, arms, and head and these tips can lead you to a pain free workplace.  We wish you luck in all that you do and come visit us often as we add even more healthy alternatives for your lifestyle!

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