Office Chair Buying Guide
Are you sitting comfortably?
The application of ergonomics in your workplace will make the environment more comfortable for all employees, boosting productivity and reducing stress - something that serves both the employer and employee alike.
Selecting the right office chair does not have to be complicated. The key points to remember when choosing office chairs are, how long are the chairs being used for, what activity will the user be doing while using the chair.
The back rest
should allow the spinal column to follow the natural 'S' shape. Height adjustability and lumbar supports will assist
Lumbar support
adjusts to support the lower back and spine
Seat height
should be just below the knee cap when standing. Allow for your feet to be firmly on the floor when seated
Levers
used to fine tune your position and comfort. adjusting seat height, tilt and lock
The back rest
should allow the spinal column to follow the natural 'S' shape. Height adjustability and lumbar supports will assist
Lumbar support
adjusts to support the lower back and spine
Seat height
should be just below the knee cap when standing. Allow for your feet to be firmly on the floor when seated
Levers
used to fine tune your position and comfort. adjusting seat height, tilt and lock
Gas lift adjustment
raises and lowers the height of the seat to fit the user
Knee tilt adjustment
seat and back move backwards in tandem, lockable in upright position
Weight tension control
adjustable to the users weight to ensure smooth reclining action
Standard tilt lock
seat and back move backwards in tandem, lockable in upright position
Back rake adjustment
independant seat back tilt control. Lockable in multiple positions
Back height adjustment
Allows the seat back to be highered and lowered to fit the user
Independant seat tilt
allows the seat to be independantly tilted forwards and backwards
Synchro seat & back tilt
seat and back move in a synchronised motion. Lockable in multiple positions
Seat depth adjustment
seat slides forwards & backwards to match the users size. Lockable in multiple positions
Lumbar support
offers additional support to the lower back
Adjustable lumbar support
adjusts internally in the seat back to offer additional support to the lower back
Fixed arms
Height adjustable arms
arms adjust in height. Lockable in multiple positions
Fully adjustable arms
arms adjust in height & lockable in multi positions. Arms are also adjustable left & right positions
Pivot arms
arms can be pivoted for clear access