Office Chair Report Links

• Chair Selection
• Office Ergonomics Safety and Health - Occupational safety and health resource for office ergonomics
  
• Office Chairs and Desk Chairs Research and studies
• Most people spend a considerable amount of time sitting in office chairs. It is interesting that many people do not take the time and energy to carefully select a chair that they spend so much time in at work or in a home office. Some people call them computer chairs, but if you are spending many hours at your desk, be sure to get a comfortable chair that properly adjusts to your body.
  
• Office Ergonomics
• Many people don't realize that a poorly designed computer workstation and/or bad work habits can result in serious health problems. Common symptoms associated with poor design or habits include discomfort in the back, neck and shoulders, hands and wrists, as well as headaches and eyestrain.
  
• The Office Chair
• The selection of an office chair is critical in reducing the potential for injury in people who work in a sitting position. When selecting an office chair, check to make sure that the chair has the following features:
  
• UW-L Selecting an Office Chair
• People vary widely in their shapes and sizes, and the chairs they use should reflect this characteristic. Workers should be able to select from a variety of different chair models.