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MCat: Ergonomics
Cat: Chairs/Sitting Hazards

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

26 Resources
Armrest Design [16459] ?

21 page paper on armrest design

Chair Ergonomics [pdf] [21750] ?

Selecting an Ergonomic Chair

Computer Workstation Chair Adjustments [24702] ?

Advice in adjusting your chair

Effects of Driving [18841] ?

What to do when driving to avoid back pain, etc

Ergonomic Chair Design [16816] ?

For computer workstations

Ergonomic Chairs [8215] ?

Balanced sitting posture on forward sloping seat

Ergonomic Seating Evaluation Form [doc] [19240] ?

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

Ergonomics Guidelines for Chair Selection [doc] [38460] ?

A chart of chair components and ergonomic features

Fitness Ball in the Worksite Setting [pdf] [39351] ?

The use of a fitness ball instead of a chair for sitting

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 [pdf] [24581] ?

A model for healthy sitting has been emerging in recent years

Off-Loading Sitting Posture [35785] ?

Off-Loading sitting posture might be beneficial to people whose profession requires prolonged sitting

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] ?

Ways to stop back and neck pain from long sitting

Tips to a Spine-Friendly Work Space [18839] ?

Guidelines on safe sitting, ergonomics chairs, etc.

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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