How to ensure quality of an office chair?
Working in an office, work station or a home office usually involves long working hours and a stressful position of body and back that adds impatience and angst to your day. Ergonomics supports your upper and lower back thus reducing the compounding pain in neck, shoulders, back and feet. It maintains the “S” shape of your spine and keeps your body comforted and calmed.
There are many kinds of ergonomic chairs available for use in the office. No one type of office chair is essentially the best. Every chair has a different story to tell. If one chair suits a given individual, the other may not. The definition of perfect chair lies in the fact of individuality. However, there are some things that are very important to look for in a good ergonomic office chair. The following mentioned characteristics of a chair will allow the individual user to make the chair work well for his or her specific needs.
1. Proper seat height
2. Seat width and depth
3. Lumbar support
4. Back rest
5. Seat material
6. Armrest
7. Wheel base
8. Recline ability
9. Swivel
Undoubtedly, office chairs are an important aspect of the decoration at your office or home, but at the same time, you cannot ignore the influence it can have on your health. As we spend more time in front of the computer than we spend sleeping, it is important to choose a comfortable and sturdy chair for both your office and home. There are studies that show that a person is more productive and contributes to a more positive work environment if he is more comfortable with the sitting space, especially a comfortable chair.
Points to be considered while buying comfortable sitting arrangement from the market place:-
• The backrest of the chair should be adjustable.
• The backrest should provide proper support to the lower back.
• Height of the chair should be adjustable so that the feet can rest flat on the floor.
• The armrest should be close to the body and positioned to provide proper support to the shoulders.
• The seat of the chair should be long enough.
• The seat of the chair should be cushioned.
