Chairs, ergonomic

Figure 1-5 A example of an ergonomically designed laboratory chair. (Courtesy MarketLab Inc.)...

Chair and Institute of Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christopher Schlick Prof. em. Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirt.Ing. Holger Luczak Bergdriesch 27, D-52062 Aachen... 

The major user concern at the plant level was time devoted to ergonomics by providers. At the corporate level, the need was seen for more rapid job-analysis methods and corporate policies, such as on back belts or good chairs. Overall, 94% of users made positive comments about the ergonomics program. 

Even with an ergonomic chair, many people will have back pain if they sit continuously. The reason is that the disks of the back are nourished by movement of the back—no movement, no nourishment. Thus, encourage seating posture variability by having the person walk occasionally (to answer the phone, discuss things with others, take breaks). 

An adjustable office chair that allows variation for seat height, seat depth, seat width, lumbar support, backrest, armrests, and the ability to swivel. These adjustments increase comfort and positioning in supported, neutral positions. To reduce the risk of work-related injuries from long periods of time spent at a desk or on a computer. See also Ergonomics. 

Pharmacy personnel may develop MSDs such as carpal tunnel syndrome or tendonitis from activities that involve repetitive tasks, forceful exertions, awkward postures, or contact stress. Use assistive devices if possible. The modification of pharmacy tasks decreases incidence of work-related MSDs. Redesign the process to incorporate variation into the task. Provide ergonomically comfortable work stations including wrist pads, adjustable padded chairs, keyboard tray, and monitors at a comfortable height. 

To ensure that a chair has as many ergonomic comfort and safety qualities as possible, it should have the following features ... 

Dentists are at risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders. They experience repetitive hand movements, vibrating tools, and fixed and awkward posturing. Neck, back, hand, and wrist injuries are common. Ergonomic equipment is available for dentists, including specially designed hand instruments, syringes and dispensers, lighting, ms nification tools, and patient chairs. 

Someone may have seen an ergonomic keyboard or chair in another firm and decide that they would like to have (or should have) one. The media may play a role by publicizing a particular suspected hazard, such as electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones. 

Non-adjirstable and adjustable tables, stoves, sirrks, baths, rrrachine tools, desks and benches can be considered from an ergonomic viewpoint. The issues irrvolved have been partly dealt with in relation to chairs. For work performed standing, or with stools, or with sit-stand supports, this will further affect placement and adjustability of other parts of the work station The height, reach distarKe, and hence shape, and angles of tilt can be important, depending on the type of work. Thighs must be able to fit corrrfort-ably under the table, or desk if seated. Reach distance is affected by late pregnancy. 

A desk, a chair, a phone, a monitor, a keyboard and a mouse are the standard working tools of millions of people. Simple tools can take their toll when we don t fit the equipment to the physical needs of the office worker. NEW Office Ergonomics program from QMI Safety Training. CLMI Safety Training, wwwxilmi-train-ing.com, (800) 533-2767. Circle 271... 

Ergonomic Chair Evaluation Checklist (ANSI/HFES 100-2007) (pdf download)... 

Back injuries are also caused by improper lifting and ergonomically incorrect office chairs. To avoid these injuries, employees should be instructed in proper lifting techniques and provided with ergonomically correct office equipment. 

Chair of Ergonomics and Quality Management, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, Poland... 

It is also important that persons involved in procurement have basic knowledge about the causes of problems and ergonomic solutions. For example, they need to know that adjustable chairs can reduce awkward postures and that narrow tool handles can considerably increase the amount of force required to perform a task. In addition, to prevent the introduction of new hazards into the workplace, procurement personnel need information about equipment needs. 

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Specifying purchase of ergonomically adjustable chairs and workstations for control rooms with multiple users... 

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