FINDING THE PERFECT CHAIR

Guide to Happy Workers

© Jeffery L. Jackson Jr.

Jun 25, 2008
Ergonomic chairs like this have health all of over, Photo courtesy of ultimatebackstore.com
The need for comfortable chairs in the workplace should be enforced in positions that require long hours of sitting and routine keying.

Information for Offices, Banks, Insurance Companies, Doctor Offices, etc.

The use of ergonomic-friendly chairs and computer set-up should be a priority for employers who thrive on heavy computer production.

Think Comfort, Think Lazy-E-Boy, Think Rooms to Go on the Job

Since many industries rely heavily on data entry work, it is important that companies invest in office furniture that not only blends in with the motif, but equipment that make it possible to sit and use machinery for eight hours or more.

Safety, Health and Information Technology

The importance of ergonomics in the workplace is not only for the employees' comfort, but also for the employees' body to sustain long hours of sitting and entering information into the computer. With the proper set-up, there are fewer incidences of seeing workers with hand braces and pillows propped up in their chairs to alleviate pressure from over-worked joints.

No Need for X-Rays or Doctor Visits

When the proper chairs are available, the neck is aligned; the back is in proper alignment and there is a significant drop in the amount of pain complaints. According to Cornell University, many employees use sick days because of neck, back and carpal tunnel injuries. http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/

The Way to Stress-Free Work is all in the Hands

Computer configuration is also important in the workplace. Keyboards should be placed in a way that it's easy to reach the keys and in a way that allows flexible movement of the fingers. Research suggests that women are more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome than men, but a high percentage of these cases happen in assembly-type professions.

Perks, Pleasure and Possibilities

One of the many benefits of having office furniture that is suitable for good posture is that it increases productivity. Employees are likely to stay at their seats more without having to take time away by stretching or taking extra breaks just to get up from the workstation.

Does Your Job Leave You Irritated?

Other advantages of adjustable seats are fewer chances of good employees leaving because of work-related symptoms (eye strain, headaches, migraines, etc.,), fewer chances of employees taking unscheduled breaks and fewer complaints of workers having pain.

The Roadmap to Workplace Etiquette

There is a necessity for having quality resources in any occupation where long hours of sitting and using the hands occur. Workers are only as good as the tools they are given and one of the focuses of companies should be to provide user-friendly accommodations if they are to meet their daily goals.


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Chairs like this can cause neck and back pain, Photo by Triple J
A hard day's work shouldn't mean hard on the body, Photo by Triple J
     


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