Recommended Products

Furniture

Chairs

How to Select a Task Chair

Chairs should have a number of adjustments that allow users to customize the fit and promote good sitting posture. This becomes more important for those individuals who sit for a large portion of the day. Here is a summary of important task chair features:

• Chairs should offer pneumatic seat height adjustment.
• The seat pan depth should be adjustable and have minimum contouring.
• Chairs should have a five-star base and be able to swivel.
• Armrests are generally not needed for most tasks, and should not be leaned on when working. If armrests are desired, they should be fully adjustable.
• The backrest should be height adjustable, independent of the seat pan, and have a locking tilt adjustment and/or rocking mechanism.
• Appropriate casters for carpet or linoleum surfaces should be considered.
• The chair should be easily adjusted while the user is seated.

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Recommended task chairs are provided by the Upstate Ergonomics Program. It is highly recommended to use a chair for a trial period to determine if it will meet your needs. Ask your furniture vendor for assistance with task chair samples.

Adjusting Your Chair

Adjust your chair to support good posture. You should be comfortable and able to move freely. The following chair adjustments work well for most people. Try to adjust your chair in the following manner:

Keyboard/Mouse Trays

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Office Supplies

An Ergonomics Shopping List is available on Stapleslink that lists office supply products recommended by the Ergonomics Program.

Document Holders

Document Holders that are located directly in line with the monitor and keyboard are recommended to reduce awkward neck postures.

Telephone Headsets

Input Devices