Industrial Seating

                                                                                         

Clearly, sitting as a working position causes less fatigue as compared to standing and can also be maintained for a longer period of time. It is a stable posture that facilitates increased control over movements and motions being carried out no matter what the activity. While sitting, the entire body weight is exerted on two bones called ischial tuberosities commonly known as 'sit bones'. Prolonged static sitting would induce undue stress on the bones and may result in musculoskeletal disorders, a major occupational health hazard. Occupational health hazards like these have earned the dubious distinction of becoming the single greatest source of costs related to compensations and lost time at work.

A poll conducted by 'America on the move foundation' projected that Americans spend approximately twelve hours sitting, eight hours at work and another four hours watching television and playing video games at home. Chances are that this substantial amount of time spent sitting could induce injuries and therefore mandate proper care and precautions. Seating equipment plays an important role in ensuring that these injuries are reduced to a minimum.

Every year organizations across America spend billions of dollars on industrial seating, and a large portion of this amount is attributed to some element of ergonomic design. Unfortunately, many work chairs fail to deliver on the promised benefit. In today's competitive environment buying decisions are sometimes based on price and/or aesthetic. Some studies predict a 60% decrease in productivity due to seating related to physical discomfort. As a result, organizations witness decreased productivity and increased health care cost.

The goal of proper seating equipment is to reduce stress and thus help users in taking full advantage of the positive aspects of a seated position. To achieve this, industrial seating equipment should feature heavy-duty functional designs and the same should be backed with extensive research in the field of ergonomic design. Besides this, industrial seating equipment should incorporate the following standards to lessen cumulative disorders and injuries caused due to repetitive strain.

Contoured waterfall seat, which enhances blood circulation in legs.
Fully adjustable backrest to provide effective support to the lumbar region.
User-friendly pneumatic height adjustment mechanism.
Reinforced five star bases for maximum stability.
Compliance with applicable ANSI and BIFMA standards.
Polyurethane seat and back as it can be washed and/or steam cleaned making it apt for industrial use.

All these features mentioned are designed to fulfill two essential functions. The first function is to allow the seating equipment to be fully customized depending on the user and thus provides the intended structural support. The second function is to aid easy movement and variation in postures to prevent static seating position. So the next time you or your organization set out to purchase industrial seating equipment, keep these aspects in mind as it would assist you in making an informed decision. Industrial chairs and stools are more than just a piece of seating equipment, they have the potential to increase productivity and reduce injury and therefore health costs.

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