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How To Create The Perfect Ergonomic Set Up

December 3, 2018

With office workers spending more time at their desk than anywhere else in the workplace it is important that the design and arrangement is suited to the user and the work they perform. By providing the right equipment that is easily adjustable, you reduce the risk of ergonomic-related injury and promote employee health and wellbeing.

Here are a few tips on setting up your workstation correctly:

  • An office chair should be chosen based on the ability for a user to interact comfortably with their work environment. Sitting with your knees at a 90 degree angle with your feet flat on the floor or supported by footrest, leaving a gap of 2cm between the back of your knees and the chair and raising or lowering the back of the chair so it provides maximum lower back support ensures the best ergonomic seat is created.

  • Your desk should allow room for all necessary equipment to be used comfortably without the need to continuously bend and twist your body. Many workplaces are integrating height adjustable desks to allow more flexibility in sit/standing positions to promote productivity and assist in a healthy ergonomic environment.

  • Your keyboard should approximately be at elbow level with your mouse close to maintain a straight, neutral wrist posture. Position both so your arms rest comfortably at your sides or elevating your chair to meet this angle relieves pressure on your wrists and fingers.

  • Position the keyboard and mouse directly in front of you and the monitor. The top of the screen should be just below eye level and titled to minimise the glare. Adding monitor arms allows for more flexibility in movement to ensure the correct ergonomic position is established.

In General Information, Recent Posts Tags ergonomics, office furniture, chairs, work set up, wellbeing

WHY YOU NEED OUR CUSHI FOOT PILLOW

June 20, 2018

Introducing Cushi, our new foot pillow, designed to complete your ergonomic setup. Made of high-density foam with an anti-slip fabric underside, Cushi’s simple black aesthetic will fit into any office setting. 

Created with health benefits in mind, the Cushi foot pillow can prevent long and short-term health problems. Its benefits include:

  • Minimising the chances of developing circulatory problems: When sitting for long periods of time with no activity, blood circulation slows down. By keeping your feet elevated and the pressure off the back of your legs, Cushi promotes blood flow and protects against fatigue and weaker muscles.
     
  • Reducing back tension: Sitting in an office chair for too long with feet improperly positioned can cause strain on your spine. Cushi helps you maintain the correct ergonomic angles by encouraging you to sit all the way back in the chair, reducing impact on your back region.
     
  • Promoting proper posture: Cushi ensures your hips are slightly higher than your knees and encourages you to move your feet around instead of keeping them flat on the floor.

Put your feet up and reduce the risk of the injury by adding the Cushi to your workspace.

Shop for Cushi on our online store today.

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Get into Position for 2018

January 21, 2018

With office workers spending more time at their desk than anywhere else in the workplace, it's important that the chair is well suited to the user and the work they perform.  An effective office chair enhances posture, relieves spinal pressure, reduces back pain and eases neck pain.

The most important factors to look out for when choosing your chair are:

Whilst choosing the right chair is important, the way you use it is just as crucial. Here is an ergonomic guide to help you set up your working environment for the optimal work day. 

When choosing your chairs you should remember that one type of chair mechanism is not better than another. Rather, they’re suited to different people, work styles and ways of working. Your seat doesn’t need to have all the adjustment controls to be a good ergonomic choice. A chair should be chosen based on the ability for a user to interact comfortably with their  working environment.

In General Information, Recent Posts Tags office furniture, chairs, ergonomics

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