Learn how to setting up on a chair correctly

According to the American Heritage Dictionary, ergonomics is defined as: the applied science of equipment design used for the workplace, intended to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort.

More simply put, the concept of ergonomics can improve your health and keep you feeling better at work by avoiding neck and back injuries and other common office hazards such as carpel tunnel syndrome.

You can change the way you feel during the workday by making your workstation ergonomically correct. Sitting on an ergonomically safe office chair and placing your computer monitor at eye level to prevent eye strain and neck damage can make all the difference in how you feel after spending long hours at your desk.

Along with a safer and much more comfortable workspace, an ergonomically correct office provides function and can also add style to the workplace. Ergonomic chairs are available in a wide variety of sizes and finishes. Manufacturers including Herman Miller, Steelcase, Boss Office, OMF, and Humanscale offer chairs that are engineered with adjustable height and adequate lumbar support to help users maintain a neutral posture and avoid too much stress being placed on the spine.

Making sure your office is set up properly to fit the individual is also key to preventing unnecessary injury. The phone and other frequently used office equipment should be placed within easy reach. The keyboard and mouse should lie flat on the desk to avoid carpel tunnel syndrome. Office chairs also need to be set to accommodate personal proportions.


Here are some tips to setting up an ergonomic chair correctly:

1. Make sure to use a chair with casters and a 5-point base for easy movement and minimal tipping

2. Adjust the chair height to a level that allows your feet to be flat on the floor and thighs parallel to the ground, keeping your knees at a 90 degree angle

3. Measure the chair depth so that the back of your knees are 2 inches from the end of the seatpan

4. Align the backrest to press comfortably against your back and follow the natural curves of your spine

5. Set the armrest in vertical alignment so that your elbows for a 90 degree angle when your hands rest on the keyboard
Using office ergonomics is a healthy way to achieve a more efficient and productive workplace while the benefits of feeling better at work can never be underestimated.