| In today's industrialized world, majority of the work | | | | - Lack of adequate sitting space. |
| force carries out its duties while sitting. They sit while | | | | - Inadequate padding and cushioning. |
| traveling, in classrooms, in offices and at home. The | | | | - Reduced support to the lower back region. |
| amount of physical effort required for sitting is far less | | | | - Malfunctioning adjustment mechanisms. |
| compared to standing or walking. However, sitting puts | | | | A chair is an assembly of different parts namely |
| a lot of stress on the lumbar region. Health problems, | | | | casters and case, seat pan, back rest, arm rest, height |
| an offshoot of sedentary lifestyle and extended sitting | | | | adjustment mechanism, and tilt. The selection |
| hours, is thus a major cause of concern. | | | | procedure should be based on the performance of the |
| The selection of suitable office chairs is critical in | | | | chair, which is an amalgamation of the above |
| eradicating health issues associated with it. It is | | | | mentioned components. An ideal rolling office chair |
| imperative that office seating is comfortable, | | | | should have the following features: |
| adjustable, easy to operate, and appropriate to the | | | | - Ergonomically contoured seat pan. |
| task being performed. It is a misconception that people | | | | - Supportive back rest that can be adjusted for height, |
| performing the activity of sitting, maintain a fixed | | | | angle and depth. |
| posture over a long period of time. Contrary to this | | | | - Height adjustable armrest. |
| notion, people adopt multiple positions depending on | | | | - Easy to use hydraulic height adjustment. |
| their work. Ergonomics plays an important part in | | | | - A five star base to enhance stability. |
| making office chairs as supportive as they can, and | | | | - Use of antibacterial/antimicrobial material. |
| provide the perfect 'fit' between people and their work. | | | | - Incorporate anti-stain finish. |
| Chairs conforming to certain benchmarking features | | | | - Should meet ANSI/BIFMA standards. |
| would support the body in a way, that would reduce | | | | Usually, rolling office chairs are engineered to fit 95% |
| awkward postures and thus minimize health risks. No | | | | of the adult population. The remaining 5% of the |
| chair can be designed to provide a perfect position for | | | | population requires tailor made solutions because of |
| extended periods. It is always recommended that one | | | | their height, weight, size and special requirements. The |
| should change postures as frequently as possible. Also, | | | | support and flexibility offered by rolling office chairs, |
| standing and/or walking at regular intervals would | | | | directly impacts the productivity of office workers and |
| prevent prolonged stress. Some common problems | | | | should be given due importance. |
| with office chairs are as follows: | | | | |