How to select the perfect office chairs?
Good seating for your employees is a necessity for every work environment. Employees often sit at their desks for prolonged periods of time. When they are sitting in the wrong office chairs, they often experience immense discomfort ranging from poor posture, back pain, eye strain or neck, leg and circulation problems. This in turn results in lack of productivity, motivation and an increase in absenteeism.
More and more businesses are realising how important it is to select office chairs that are well designed, durable and of high quality. Ergonomic office chairs have become a popular in most work environments because they complement and support the body to reduce the risk of back and neck strain. It not only offers the user maximum comfort but also convenience. Selecting the right office chairs helps to maintain the health and wellbeing of employees and increases productivity. Here are a few things to consider when selecting office chairs.
Chair Height
It is important that office chairs can be adjusted to suit height and provide lower back support. Choose chairs where the height can be easily adjusted from a sitting position so that you are able to work at the desired level at your desk.
Seat depth and width
As people come in all different shapes, sizes and height, make sure that the chair can be adjusted to suit the length of your leg. It should provide enough width and depth for you to be able to sit comfortably. In addition, depending on how you choose to sit you should be able to adjust the tilt of the seat forward and backward to move around.
Lumbar Support
Most chairs nowadays offer built-in lumbar support to reduce the risk of flattening the spine. Contoured backrests positioned on office chairs provide ample support and comfort for the lumbar spine.
Adjustable Armrests
Armrests on an office chair are especially beneficial as they support the weight of the arms and help to relieve the strain off the shoulders, upper arms and neck. Invest in a chair with height adjustable arms so that you are still able to work comfortably at your keyboard or when using the mouse.
Control Adjustments
Select a chair where you can easily reach the adjustment controls from a sitting position. By adjusting the controls, you should be able to move the chair higher or lower, or tilt and swivel it from a seated position.
Chair Material
Avoid choosing an office chair that provides poor padding and support. There are a large variety of cheap options available that are padded with low grade foam and offer no structural support. A high quality, office chair that provides adequate padding and comfort is what you need if you are going to be seated for extended periods of time. Fabric covered chairs are a better option than leather or vinyl. It is more durable, easy to clean and allows the body to breathe.
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