Engineered for Comfort, Designed for Performance

Why an ergonomic seating solution? 1. Prevent injuries (single event actions) or illnesses (such as cumulative trauma) 2. Increase the comfort of the individual so they can focus on their job or enjoy a better quality of life 3. Increase the individual’s potential for productivity through relief of painful symptoms

Experience - an independent company with 20 years of advising on and supplying ergonomic seating solutions Comfort and support – we choose BodyBilt chairs for their ergonomic design principles and superior hand made construction Widest choice - options to suit tall, wide, large, petite and relief for many health conditions - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fibromyalgia (FM) and Sciatica – purpose built or from our specialist BodyBilt Direct range Personal approach - we believe that everyone deserves to be as comfortable as possible for the best chance of fulfilling their potential Trusted suppliers – providing ergonomic solutions to the NHS, Jobcentre Plus, Barclays, HSBC and many more well known companies. Why H&M Ergo Seating?

Why BodyBilt chairs? 1. Most advanced ergonomic seating system available – based on research by NASA and Ergogenesis 2. Thousands of configurations available to suite every body type and to relieve specific health problems 3. Trusted by millions of health professionals around the world

Everyone’s different so…

…every chair is different…

…with many ergonomic features for a better seated posture Passive Ergonomics – an item that an item that encourages the user to adopt a position or posture without any physical adjustment being needed Active Ergonomics – an item that must be physically adjusted by an act of the will of the user

Active + Passive = healthy posture Passive Examples on a BodyBilt chair include: S’port ridge thoracic support encouraging the correct spinal curve Contoured seat pan and pommel encouraging the sitter to sit back and into the chair for maximum support Active Examples on a BodyBilt chair include: Everything you see on the 10/12 Point Posture diagram offers thousands of ‘active ergonomic’ possibilities

Seated posture – what’s best? There are three main ways of thinking, in regard to correct seated posture (traditional seated posture) 2.Forward tilt/Zero gravity 3.Recline BodyBilt chairs are adjustable enough to be supportive and comfortable in all three.

Feet flat on the floor, chair adjusted so the person’s knees are at 90 degrees Seat pan angle adjusted so hips are at 90 degrees Shoulders relaxed, bringing forearms up with elbows are at 90 degrees Resultant position of the fingertips = height of keyboard and work surface

2. Forward Tilt/Zero Gravity Based upon the position the body assumes in zero gravity (as recorded by NASA in the lead up to the first manned space flights) Feet on floor, knees at degrees Seat pan adjusted so that the hips are at 120 degrees Relax forearms down so that the elbows are at 120 degrees

Benefits of Forward Tilt/Zero Gravity Posture Better circulation to lower extremities Better digestion Improved lumbar lordosis Hips more relaxed Easier transition sit to stand

3. Recline Kick back and relax mode - seat pan angled backward No set position for mouse, keyboard, or monitor More for lengthy phone calls, pause and ponder phases

Workstation postures – review at a glance Forward tilt or Zero Gravity ReclineStanding No matter what posture is preferred – the curves of the spine are preserved using a correctly adjusted BodyBilt chair.

Adjusting the chair for maximum ergonomic support Always pull the person and their chair away from the workstation before adjusting the chair Adjust the chair to the individual first – then compare the position of their seated elbow height to the desk or work surface, keyboard, and mouse/input device height

Seat height Initially adjust the seat height so that the person’s feet are on the floor, knees at least 90 degrees The seat pan should not dig into the back of the leg and cut off circulation to the lower extremities This is too high!

Seat depth and the use of the back depth adjuster or seat slider The front edge of the seat pan should not impinge upon the back of the leg Approximately three fingers’ worth of space between the front of the seat pan and the back of the leg Avoid varicose veins

The seat pan: one size fits all? Waterfall front seat edge helps reduce pressure on the backs of the legs Flat seat versus contoured seat? A matter of preference but some contouring is more natural (3 main seat types available from BodyBilt) Passive ergonomics advantage of contoured seat: reminds us to use the lumbar support! Contours meant to complement, not conform

Back height and angle Adjust back support height and angle so that the torso is upright and the lumbar support complements the lumbar curve, at or just above belt height (opposite side of belly button)

Arm height and width The arms should be adjusted in height so that they match the person’s relaxed seated elbow height The person should not feel like they have to lean nor should they shrug Adjust arm width so that the arms are relaxed by the side, not splayed outward

Neckroll vs. headrest A neckroll and a headrest are sometimes confused The neckroll should complement the cervical curve and is recommended for XXX The headrest should provide gentle support behind the center of the head and is good for XXXX

Workstation height Ideally, the workstation height, keyboard height and mouse/input height should all be at the same level – at relaxed seated elbow height

Fixed workstation height too high? If there is a fixed height workstation, and it is higher than the person’s seated elbow height, then raise the chair to make the workstation and seated elbow height even, and provide a footrest

Positioning the screen The screen should be positioned to avoid static loading of the neck muscles Bifocal, trifocal, or graduated lenses: The monitor should be located so that the most used portion of the screen is in focus when the person is sitting relaxed in the chair with their head facing forward, chin level glancing down at the screen. For non glasses wearers or single focus lenses: The monitor should be located so that the top line of the tool bar is at or just below the line of sight at arm’s length from the viewer

WMSDs are avoidable with the right chair and accessories Back pain – postural considerations and proper support in the chair are vital Carpal tunnel syndrome – remember neutral wrist positioning when adjusting the chair avoid pressure on wrists and reduce grip on the mouse Neck pain – place monitor and reference documents at the right height and choose a suitable neckroll or headrest for added support

Your ergonomic check list Seat height Seat depth Back height and angle Arm height and width Neckroll/headrest positioned Workstation aligned to tasks

Thank you and any questions?

H&M Ergo seating – next steps Use our Assessors Pack to help you get the right measurements and information Choose from our ‘purpose built’ range or our fast-track BodyBilt Direct collection Book a personal chair set-up if you require the extra level of support See out whole BodyBilt range at hmergoseating.co.uk Call us anytime for help and advice On XXXXXXXXXX or