Choosing between a lab stool and a lab chair may seem straightforward, but the right answer depends on more than whether the seat has a backrest. Laboratory seating must fit the user, reach the work surface, support the task, tolerate the environment, and allow safe movement around specialized equipment. A
An office chair can feel perfectly comfortable when you first sit down but become increasingly uncomfortable as the workday continues. After a few hours, you may notice pressure beneath your thighs, stiffness in your lower back, tension across your shoulders, or the constant need to reposition yourself. This does not
These days 1 out of every 4 assessments ask about a standing work desk. Standing while working on the computer has become the latest trend in office ergonomics. There are numerous articles, websites, and blogs proclaiming that sitting all day is the equivalent of smoking, eating a box of donuts,
When you think of the word mouse, the image of a cute little furry creature might pop into your head; or to some a beady eyed pest. But, if you’re an office worker, you probably are thinking of the small apparatus that the palm of your hand cuddles for several
A chair is not just a chair. I wish I had a dollar for every time a client thought their investment in a chair was the tell all to paint the best ergonomic picture. What a farce? What a miscommunication with the American public. How dare everyone call everything ergonomic?
Everyone who is old enough remembers the television show called “What’s My Line?” It was a great show where celebrities guessed what the occupation was of a person by asking them multiple questions. If they could not guess then the person won prizes. It was fun to see how many
Every day is another opportunity to serve the world. I am tasked with being an ergonomic servant, if we all could be so blessed. An opportunity to help someone in a way that is so simple, it could change their life. Well not everyone sees it that way but I
