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Buying an Office Chair - Part 1

GENERAL OFFICE ERGONOMICS
"Improving your safety and productivity while increasing your comfort"

	Seat Height Adjusted to allow you to place feet on floor or footrest with thighs parallel to the floor.
	Back Rest Design Adjustable for height and angle to allow support of the your lumbar spine.
	Lumbar Support Backrest supports the lumbar spine of the employee.
	Chair Adjustability Easily adjustable from a seated position.
	Chair Arms Height adjustable, padded chair arms available.
	Chair Base Needs a five star base.
	Chair Condition Well maintained. No fabric tears or broken casters.
	Comfortable Chair Comfortable to you.
	Adjusting the Chair Know how to make adjustments to the chair.
	Seat Width No more or less than two to three inches between your legs and the chair arms or edge.
	Seat Depth No more or less than two to three inches from the seat pan front to the back of your knees.
	Lower Back Supported by chair's forward curve or lumbar roll.
	Knees At about hip level - may be slightly higher or lower depending on comfort and preference.
	Feet Flat on floor or footrest; legs uncrossed. Legs can move freely under desk.
	Monitor Centered directly in front; free of glare. Top of screen slightly above eye level.
	Document Holder Close to screen and at same height.
	Keyboard Low enough so arms hang naturally at sides; elbows close to body.
	Primary Work Tools Within easy reach without leaning forward or twisting.
	Ambient (Room) Lighting Ensure the room lighting is reduced if you are exclusively using the computer; provide desk lamps to read hard copy.
	Windows Covered with blinds or coated to reduce amount of light in the room; locate monitor 90 degrees to the windows.
	Overhead lights Free of flicker; covered with diffusers; preferably indirect lighting.
	Noise Ensure normal noise level is maintained at or below normal conversation level.
	Room Temperature Keep the ambient temperature at a comfortable level for you.
	Ventilation Avoid powerful, distasteful smells; maintain adequate air flow.
	Head & Neck Upright and relaxed balanced between shoulders.


		*"Office Ergonomics" section content created by:* Dr. Henry Romero, CPE, CSP Productivity, Health, & Safety Concepts PO Box 891073 Houston, TX 77289 713-385-8836 A more comprehensive Comfort Guide and other office and non-office ergonomics, safety, and productivity resources can be found at: http://www.ergodoc.com
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