Hazards & Controls
Ergonomics
Chairs/Sitting Hazards

The science of sitting

21 page paper on armrest design

Selecting an Ergonomic Chair

Advice in adjusting your chair

What to do when driving to avoid back pain, etc

For computer workstations

Balanced sitting posture on forward sloping seat

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

A chart of chair components and ergonomic features

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

Outline of paper presented at the 1999 HFES Conference

Checklist for Choosing a Chair

Check to see whether the chair will meet at least the following criteria

Good posture helps reduce back pain

Prevention of neck pain should focus on the reduction of time spent working in a sitting position

A model for healthy sitting has been emerging in recent years

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

Summarizes the stitting process and how long to sit

A discussion of the topic including some unusual stools and chairs

Guidelines on safe sitting

Ways to stop back and neck pain from long sitting

Guidelines on safe sitting, ergonomics chairs, etc.

What are the benefits, if any

Explains the features of a good ergonomic chair

Discusses work chairs, basic requirements of the seated work station

Explains incorrect information that has been disseminated about computer postures