May 25th, 2011 by LJ
The arrangement of office furniture and workstations is often based on aesthetics, but employees require a certain degree of ergonomic comfort in order to perform everyday tasks efficiently. Consider these tips for workstation functionality: Office workers come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Match computer desk chairs with desktops to achieve comfortable height and [...]
November 15th, 2010 by LJ
Ergonomics is the study of designing the workplace to fit the worker. Good ergonomics can help prevent on-the-job discomfort, strain, and injury due to prolonged sitting. The International Ergonomics Association (IEA) is an agency that operates to optimize human well-being and performance. The IEA is interested in the long-term and short-term effects of the physical [...]
September 15th, 2010 by LJ
Most churches operate on a tight budget. After paying the utilities, any casual administrative staff, and offering any “extra” to charities and good-will, there really isn’t a lot left over for things like church chairs. Chairs for church are as important as anything when it comes to the congregation. Faith will lead them back time [...]
September 3rd, 2010 by LJ
When considering desk chairs for home or office, think about the role ergonomics plays in daily life and productivity. The term ergonomics refers to the arrangement of the environment where individuals are concerned. It comes from the Greek words ergos (work) and nomos (natural laws of). When applied to office work, it is the [...]
April 1st, 2010 by Laura Jorgensen
Now that spring has finally arrived, it’s a good time to take inventory of your current office furniture situation. Since this can be an overwhelming task, we’ll start with probably the most important piece of office furniture – your office chairs. Has Your Office Chair Lost It’s Loving Feeling? Start by evaluating the office chair [...]
October 28th, 2008 by Karen
A User’s Guide to Ergonomic Chair Features and Adjustments Ergonomics, or ‘the science of work’, can increase your health, efficiency, and productivity by tailoring your work environment to suit you. A key component of any ergonomic office is the ergonomic office chair. An ergonomic office chair is a must for anyone who spends a [...]
September 2nd, 2008 by Karen
According to the International Ergonomics Association, “Ergonomics (or human factors) is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.” Scratching your head? Simply put, [...]