| Employers, too, have a responsibility towards their | | | | Lumbar support is essential as it prevents you |
| employees to make sure that they work in the | | | | from slouching through the day's progress and |
| best possible conditions in order to improve work | | | | also reduces the strain on the lumber discs in the |
| efficiency and thus resulting in better productivity | | | | spine. |
| for the company itself. Many health problems, like | | | | Depth and Seat Width |
| back aches, stiff shoulders, leg swelling and | | | | The seat of the chair must be wide and deep |
| headaches, can all arise from an uncomfortable | | | | enough to allow you to sit comfortably. A deeper |
| chair. | | | | seat is better if you are tall and a shallower seat |
| Why do I need to carefully choose an Office | | | | if you are short. Also, there should be little to no |
| Chair?o Improved efficiency at work.o Less health | | | | space between your back and the backrest. Also, |
| problems, like back and shoulder aches, | | | | the distance between the back of your knees |
| headaches, etc.o Ergonomically viable.o Less sick | | | | and the seat should be around two to four inches. |
| leaves and thus better productivity.o Adjustable | | | | Armrests |
| chairs allow freedom of movement and allow the | | | | Armrests are extremely important, as you need |
| user of the chair to make whatever adjustments | | | | as much body support as possible when you are |
| he requires. | | | | working. Armrests take some strain off your |
| Some things to consider when choosing your | | | | shoulders and neck. Also, make sure the armrests |
| Office Chair: | | | | are adjustable so you can do so to suit your |
| Backrests | | | | requirements. |
| Backrests are very important, as you need back | | | | Padding and Material |
| support for sitting long hours at your desk. The | | | | The padding of the chair should be comfortable to |
| backrest should be adjustable according to your | | | | sit upon and make sure it is neither too soft nor |
| height. Also, the backrest should be movable so it | | | | too hard, as both will be uncomfortable after a |
| moves with you whenever you change positions. | | | | few hours. The material used for the chair |
| If the backrest isn't attached to the seat, then it | | | | covering should allow your skin and body to |
| should be height adjustable and angle adjustable. | | | | breathe. Also, it should not be a material that |
| Also, it is important that the seat has a locking | | | | retains a lot of heat; otherwise this becomes |
| mechanism in place so that when you tilt back, | | | | very uncomfortable to sit on after long periods of |
| the seat does not topple over. | | | | time. |
| Height | | | | Swivel and Adjustment Controls |
| We all are not the same height, so it is important | | | | These two features should be present on your |
| that the height of the chair can be adjusted | | | | chair so as to allow for maximum movement and |
| accordingly. For the best effect, your thighs | | | | freedom. You should be able to adjust your chair |
| should be parallel to the floor. Pneumatic | | | | to suit your every need. Swivel will allow you to |
| adjustments are the best for maximum support. | | | | turn your chair without getting up and casters |
| Lumbar Support | | | | allow you to move your complete chair if you |
| The spine is not straight, but is slightly curved, so | | | | want to; just make sure you get the right |
| it is important that the chair back is also in the | | | | casters for your office surface. |
| same shape to give you maximum support. | | | | |