Lunch Room Talks for the Clerical Environment Adjusting your Office Chair

The Chair  The chair back should match your back.  To support the lumbar, many chairs include a moveable “bump” which often has the undesirable effect of concentrating pressure on the lower back.

Chair v Feet  A footrest may be needed by some people to achieve this position.  To adjust the height, locate adjustment lever on the side of the chair  Chairs should have a five-star base and casters compatible with the floor surface.

Armrest Different tasks require different armrest heights, but if armrests are not adjusted as tasks change, then the user is not getting their full benefit.

Ergonomic Self Quiz Yes / No Backrest provides support for employee’s lower back (lumber area). Yes / NoSeat width and depth accommodate specific employee (seat pan not too big/small). Yes / NoSeat front does not press against the back of employee’s knees and lower legs (seat pan not too long). Yes / NoSeat has cushioning and is rounded / has “waterfall” front (no sharp edge). Yes / NoArmrests support both forearms while employee performs VDT tasks and do not interfere with movement.

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