Ergonomic office chairs

You spend more time in your office chair than almost anywhere else, so having a chair with good ergonomic technology is vital to your health. The benefits of ergonomic desk chairs in your office significantly outweigh the initial cost of installing ergonomic office furniture. An ergonomically designed chair is very different to an ordinary office chair. It is specifically designed to provide substantial rest to the main structures of your body that are prone to stress while working. With less stress, comes increased productivity and quality of work. When staff aren’t distracted by unaccommodating furniture, they can stay focused on the task at hand. This allows the business to achieve more over the course of each day, which can directly improve your customer relations, profit margins and more. Essentially, the term “ergonomics” refers to the applied science of workplace furniture and equipment designed to maximize the individual’s efficiency by reducing fatigue and discomfort. Therefore, a chair becomes “ergonomic” when it is created to specifically suit the needs of its operator. It eradicates the one size fits all chair through easily adjustable mechanisms that cater for your every need. 

Why is Ergonomics important?

In the workplace, according to Safe Work Australia, an Australian Government Agency established in 2009, the total economic cost of work-related injuries and illnesses is estimated at $60 billion. Through recent research, it was been discovered that lower back pain is the world’s most common work-related disability. In order to combat these ergonomics aims to create safe, comfortable and productive workspaces that understand that there is no chair suitable for every activity. A well-designed chair is a great start to creating a healthier workplace environment however it is still important to sir properly, as the chair. Through various features, the chairs aim to reduce the pressure on your lower back and supports your posture for a more comfortable and effective workday.

What are the health benefits of a chair that is designed ergonomically? 

Ever find yourself leaving work, hunched back and couched over? This is because you’ve been sitting with incorrect posture all day. The benefits include; posture support through the inclusion of necessary features (e.g. head rest, strong back support) and height adjustments that enable you to sit with your feet on the floor with knees at a 90-degree angle; parallel to the hips. These corrections automatically improve your posture and our chairs are there to support these improvements. Not only is an ergonomic chair simply more comfortable than a traditional office chair, but they are extremely user friendly with easily adjustable features for an individualized seating experience. Furthermore, they are equipped with a backrest that is especially suited to support the natural curve of your spine. However, these types of chairs are not always the solution to all work-related health problems, they are a step in the right direction.

Tell me about Ergonomics...

Ergonomics is more than just a good design, it is all about the principle of ergonomics; such as good posture and the mobility of our body. Ergonomics takes into account how our body is designed to move through user and intuitive-friendly design. Ergonomic designs optimize human interaction and preserve health and well-being. Ergonomic office chairs are a critical component of an overall workstation design. Ergonomically designed office chairs offers a number of features to accommodate the human body’s shape, size, capabilities, limitations and comfort. A well-fitted chair must be selected as though it were a piece of clothing. A properly designed and adjusted chair will provide appropriate support to the back, legs, buttocks, and arms. This support can reduce contact stress, overexertion, and fatigue. It will also promote proper circulation to the extremities.

Where we come in…

We have a range of high and medium back office chairs with lumbar support to ensure people with bad backs have the best ergonomics in the class.

• Our ergonomic chairs can be customised with our award-winning Posturesure Tri-foam for extra comfort.
• Add a mechanism and arms of your choice to ensure your spine and lower back have continued support.
• Our chairs are best priced and come with warranties, the AFRDI Level 6 approved chairs are built to withstand extreme commercial use.

Frequently Asked Customer Questions

Are ergonomically designed chairs better than non-ergonomic (standard) chairs?

While they have many benefits and make the best option for office furniture, you will only see the benefits if you are sitting correctly. An appropriate desk is also an essential part of an ergonomic workstation.

How can I make my workstation more ergonomic?

Ensure that your ergonomic desk and chair are adjusted to suit your height. weight and work activities
Consider investing in a stand-up desk
Make sure your screen, keyboard and mouse are in a comfortable position
Invest in a footrest 
Check your posture
Stretch regularly 

What is the most comfortable office chair?

Always opt for a chair that has been designed using ergonomic best practices, such as:

Hawk Fabric Office Chair
Raven Office Chair
Shrike Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair
Ergonomic Ratchet Mesh Back