| Ergonomically designed chairs are scientifically | | | | 4. Seat Pan: This is the part of the chair that is most |
| designed to address minimum strain on long durations | | | | important since it bears the complete weight of the |
| of sitting. They are specifically contoured to minimize | | | | body. One should ensure that the seat is padded to |
| workplace fatigue thereby increasing productivity. One | | | | one's level of comfort since it envisages spending |
| can choose from a variety of stores that stock | | | | longer time on the chair. The seat should be able to |
| ergonomically designed furniture. It would however be | | | | accommodate the user in entirety. A shorter seat pan |
| prudent before purchasing one to check out one's | | | | is suggested to allow smaller people to utilize the chairs |
| comfort level. | | | | backrest, while a deeper seat pan is suggested for |
| Some features worthy of mention while choosing an | | | | taller people. |
| ergonomic chair are mentioned below: | | | | 5. Adjustable Arm Rests: These rests support the |
| 1. Degree of recline: It is important to consider a chair | | | | arms, thereby reducing the load on the shoulders and |
| with a varying degree of recline. Our body position | | | | the upper part of the arms. To suit the individual user, |
| keeps changing all day long and the recline is important | | | | the arms rests should be adjustable to ensure there is |
| to adjust these changing body postures distributing the | | | | no slump or pressure on the elbows while using the |
| body weight in a manner where there is no undue | | | | computer. |
| stress in any particular part of the body. | | | | 6. Casters and Base: It is advisable to have a five point |
| 2. Flexible Back Rest: One should ensure that the back | | | | base as this would reduce the risk of the chair tipping |
| rest is commensurate to the size of the user of the | | | | over when there is an unprecedented pressure applied |
| chair. The back rest is significant, in that, the whole of | | | | in a particular direction of the chair. There are a |
| the spinal region rests on it when in a sitting posture. | | | | number of casters to choose from - the nylon carpet |
| The back rest should be able to comfortably ensure a | | | | casters, the soft wheel casters and the rubbers |
| straight position as well as ensure comfort for the | | | | casters to name few. The choice of your casters |
| lower half of the back. | | | | should be based on the flooring you intend to use the |
| 3. Seat Height: The chair should have a height | | | | chair on. |
| adjustment mechanism. The adjustment is required to | | | | If some of these indicators are kept in mind at the time |
| ensure that the feet are firmly rested on the ground. | | | | of purchasing an ergonomically chair, rest assured you |
| This adjustment is also required to ensure that if the | | | | would be satisfied about your choice. So go right |
| computer is placed at a relatively higher level, the user | | | | ahead and pick up an ergonomic chair and bid adieu to |
| should be able to adjust the height in a manner that | | | | backaches. |
| there is no stress on the upper part of the body. | | | | |