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Ergonomic Furniture at work
Another term for ergonomics is ‘human factors’. This was probably introduced because people thought that ergonomics and ergonomic furniture were the same. All you have to do is drive for a long time and you’ll realize that ergonomics can even affect driving. Just ask any long-haul truck driver!
At work, ergonomic furniture should ultimately add pleasure to the work experience. At the very least, you want to be more comfortable. Those that have studied ergonomics say that where your eyes are focusing has a direct effect on your posture and spinal alignment. Computer screens should be directly in line with a person’s vision. So, in addition to an adjustable computer terminal, ergonomic furniture comes into play.
Ergonomic furniture you’ll find in the work place includes:
Desks – There are many designs to choose from, depending on what your needs. Often you can find a desk that can be adjusted all the way from sit to stand position. Ergonomic furniture like computer desks are designed for personal computers or laptop computers, with the appropriate accompanying power slots. With the electrical power sources out of the way, it becomes a more appealing work surface. Another common feature of a computer-friendly desk is a duel surface, with the higher half of the desk making it easier to look at one or more display devices, while the lower surface allows for both keyboarding and writing.
Chairs -The chair is definitely important in providing the proper lumbar support. Most ergonomic chairs have easy side handle adjustments to raise or lower seating. One of the most interesting looking is certainly the saddle chair. It certainly doesn’t look like your average chair; with its raised middle. You are likely to see this style of chair with or without a back as they gain in popularity. The saddle chair is ideal for dentists, lab workers, assembly workers, surgeons and people who have to work at high counters. What makes the saddle chair such a good option in ergonomic furniture? Well, it seems the ideal sitting posture is used when we sit on a horse. Our hip joints are in a resting position with a 45-degree bend. The spine is in a natural alignment and the discs of the spine are not under pressure. Experts suggest that we are so used to improper sitting posture, that it will take time and initial discomfort to get used to the proper alignment of the saddle chair.
