Ergonomics / Chairs/Sitting Hazards

Ergonomics » Chairs/Sitting Hazards

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

There are 10 other categories related to Ergonomics / Chairs/Sitting Hazards in the Libraries & Directories.

Armrest Design [16459]
21 page paper on armrest design

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

Chair Ergonomics

[21750]
Selecting an Ergonomic Chair

Chairs With Armrests: Ergonomic Design Issues [16816]
Why use armrests

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

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

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

Ergonomic Seating Evaluation Form

[19240]
A worksheet to help you gather information on the quality of chairs being assessed

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

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

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

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

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

New Concepts in Seating

[24581]
A model for healthy sitting has been emerging in recent years

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

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

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

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

The Science of Sitting [23870]
Getting the proper fit

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

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

Workstation Myths [8216]
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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