How to Adjust Office Chairs What is the most important part about having a good workstation? The office workstation should let the worker sit and carry out their duties in comfort while allowing for voluntary changes in the working position. There are three contact areas in the work space that affect the worker's posture: the seat, the work surface (commonly it is a desk top or keyboard) and the floor. To ensure the most comfortable posture possible, two of these factors have to be adjustable. If you can afford to do nothing else, a fully adjustable chair is a "must". The other, and perhaps the most preferable option, would be a fully adjustable desk. However the price of such a desk may not make this option practical. Another effective (and cheaper) option is to use an adjustable chair and footrest to secure postural comfort. What should I consider when selecting a chair? A basic rule of ergonomics is that there is no such thing as an "average" person. However, providing a chair specifically designed for each individual is not practical.
The only solution is to provide workers with fully adjustable chairs that can accommodate a maximum range of people (typically around 90 percent of the population; workers falling in the ranges of 5% of the shortest and the tallest will need custom-made chairs). Choose a chair with: Controls that are easy to operate from sitting position. A seat that adjusts for both height and tilt. A seat that does not put pressure the back of thighs or knees. A seat with a front edge that curves towards the floor. Breathable, non-slippery fabric on the seat. A backrest shaped to support the lower back. A stable five-point base. Wheels or casters suitable for the type of flooring. Armrests that can be adjusted to the elbow height when your upper arms are hanging down and your forearms are at about a 90 degree angle to the upper arms. Armrests that do not interfere with free movements within the workstation. You may also wish to check the OSH Answers document The Ergonomic Chair for more details on how to purchase a chair.
What is so controversial about armrests? Armrests were traditionally not recommended because they can prevent the users from getting close enough to the desk. However, armrests that extend 25 cm (10 inches), or less, from the back of seat may be appropriate. People using chairs fitted with these shorter armrests can move their chairs closer to their workstations. The armrests gives them a place to rest their arms which, in turn, takes some of the load off their shoulders and neck. How do I adjust a chair for my height? Stand in front of the chair. Adjust the height so the highest point of the seat, (when in the horizontal position), is just below the knee cap.Sit on the chair and keep your feet flat on the floor.Check that the clearance between the front edge of the seat and the lower part of the legs (your calves) fits a clenched fist (about 5 cm or 2 inches). Adjust the back rest forwards and backwards as well as up and down so that it fits the hollow in your lower back.
Sit upright with your arms hanging loosely by your sides. Bend your elbows at about a right angle (90 degrees) and adjust the armrest(s) height until they barely touch the undersides of the elbows.Remove the armrests from the chair if this level can not be achieved or if armrests, in their lowest adjustment, elevate your elbows even slightly. Tilt the seat itself forwards or backwards if you prefer. Different office tasks require different equipment, accessories and layouts. Nonetheless, the chair and its adjustment remain constant for the majority of setups in a typical office environment. What adjustments should I make if the workstation (desk) is at a fixed height? Once your chair is properly adjusted for your height, check if you can sit at the workstation comfortably with your legs underneath. If you cannot fit your legs under the workstation or there is not enough space to move them freely, your workstation is too low for you and you should not use such a workstation on a regular basis!
If you can sit comfortably but need to elevate your arms in order to place them over the work surface, your workstation is too high. Adjust the chair height so your elbows are about the same height as the work surface. Use a footrest if you cannot place your feet flat on the floor. The footrest should be adjustable and support both feet. Keep feet flat and firm on the footrest. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information, CCOHS does not guarantee, warrant, represent or undertake that the information provided is correct, accurate or current. CCOHS is not liable for any loss, claim, or demand arising directly or indirectly from any use or reliance upon the information.India Furniture Market 2012-2022: By Type (Home, Office & Institutional), Product Type (Sofa, Bed, Wardrobe, Dining Table), Point of Sale, Raw Material Type, Organized Vs Unorganized & Opportunities - Research and Markets Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "India
Furniture Market 2012-2022" report to their offering. The furniture market in India is anticipated to cross $27 Billion by 2022, on account of growing urbanization, rising trend of nuclear families, and expanding working population base coupled with surging demand for new designs of furniture. Home furniture occupied the largest share in India furniture market in 2016. Over the last few years, there has been a shift from traditional furniture towards contemporary furniture as buyers in the country are becoming more brand conscious coupled with their increasing purchasingMoreover, rapidly expanding distribution network of exclusive stores and easy availability of standardized furniture products is also expected to aid the country's furniture market in the next five years. Furthermore, increasing investments in healthcare and hospitality industries by public as well as private entities is forecast to boost the demand for furniture in India during 2017-2022.
Increasing number of hotels along with growing tourist footfall are anticipated to boost the demand for furniture from hospitality industryIn India, an average age of home buyer has dropped from 40 to 27, and youth population with unique and individual preferences are opting for modern furniture rather than traditionalImproving literacy rate and growing influence of western culture are motivating Indian consumers to adopt modern lifestyle. Durian Office Furniture Pvt. Ltd. Dynasty Modular Furniture Pvt. Ltd. Featherlite Office Systems Pvt. Ltd. Haworth India Pvt. Ltd. Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting Group 4. Global Furniture Market Overview 5. India Furniture Market Outlook 6. India Home Furniture Market Outlook 7. India Office Furniture Market Outlook 8. India Institutional Furniture Market Outlook 9. India Kids Furniture Market Analysis 10. India Mattress Market Analysis 11. Impact of Season on India Furniture Market
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