Ergonomics » Chairs/Sitting Hazards



Resources address common ergonomics issues related to sitting and chair selection. Seated postures. Chair adjustments. Ergonomic seating.

There are 7 other categories related to Ergonomics / Chairs/Sitting Hazards in the Libraries & Directories.

Armrest Design [16459] Location
21 page paper on armrest design

Back Care for Sitting Work [18839] Location
Guidelines on safe sitting, ergonomics chairs, etc.

Chair Ergonomics [pdf] [21750] Location
Selecting an Ergonomic Chair

Updated Computer Workstation Chair [24702] Location
What you need to look for in ergonomic seating

Effects of Driving [18841] Location
What to do when driving to avoid back pain, etc

Ergonomic Chairs [8215] Location
Balanced sitting posture on forward sloping seat

Ergonomic Seating Evaluation Form [pdf] [19240] Location
A worksheet to help you gather information on the quality of chairs being assessed

HFES Chair Arm and Posture Evaluation Paper [19246] Location
Outline of paper presented at the 1999 HFES Conference

How to Choose a Chair that Fits [21936] Location
Checklist for Choosing a Chair

How to Choose an Ergonomic Chair [19249] Location
Check to see whether the chair will meet at least the following criteria

Identifying Incorrect Posture [27307] Location
Good posture helps reduce back pain

Neck Pain and Sitting Posture [18300] Location
Prevention of neck pain should focus on the reduction of time spent working in a sitting position

New Concepts in Seating [pdf] [24581] Location
A model for healthy sitting has been emerging in recent years

Side Effects from Sitting [22376] Location
Summarizes the stitting process and how long to sit

Sitting and Ergonomics [27031] Location
A discussion of the topic including some unusual stools and chairs

Sitting Correctly to Help Prevent Back Pain [18840] Location
Guidelines on safe sitting

Sitting, Seating and Low Back Pain [14834] Location
The ergonomics of back discomfort when sitting

The Science of Sitting [23870] Location
Getting the proper fit

Work Chairs [8351] Location
Explains the features of a good ergonomic chair

Working in a Sitting Position [8355] Location
Discusses work chairs, basic requirements of the seated work station

Workstation Myths [8216] Location
Explains incorrect information that has been disseminated about computer postures




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Ergonomics / Computer Ergonomics
Computer use hazards and guidelines

Safety Training / Ergonomics Training
Training guides that simplify ergonomics concepts for the average worker



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