Comfortable, adjustable, ergonomically designed furniture

er·go·nom·ics “an applied science concerned with

designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely -- called also human engineering”

CHOOSING YOUR WORKSTATION

Things to consider:Things to consider:

DeskDesk

ComputerComputer

Keyboard trays and Keyboard trays and mechanismsmechanisms

Document holdersDocument holders

WORKSTATION

“Ergonomic work station set-up: alignment of keyboard, document and monitor precludes dangerous twisting and minimizes the risk of associated injuries.”

Furniture

Tables and Desks

Centennial Line Adjustable

Workstation

File cabinets Bookcases

Tables and Desks

• E-class JORO tables

-electric and manual adjustability allows for mobility and a variety of sitting/standing positions

Primary Work Stations are available as right or left handed stations electric, crank or incremental adjustment.By JORO

Centennial Adjustable Workstations

Sitting Posture

Keyboard trays and mechanisms

• 7635 arm has a 5,5". Articulating keyboard arms with lever less height adjustment and T-handle tilt. No knobs to tighten or loosen.

• Cobra Arm keyboard mechanism fits any keyboard tray. Easily adjustable; just lift keyboard platform, move to desired position and release. Slim profile maximizes knee space.

•  Teflon glide and tilt adjustment at neutral position. Spring assisted height adjustment. Universal tray, will fit to all platforms.

7635 arm for keyboard

Cobra Arm keyboard

mechanism

7438-21 keyboard

arm

Keyboard Trays and Mechanisms

ISE HPD17F Corner

keyboard

Straight keyboard platform

ISE HPD17F Corner keyboard platform with mouse forwardThe solution for that corner workstation. Comes with palm rest. Choose any mechanism to go with this platform Corner makers transform a L-shaped desk into a corner workstation by attaching a platform to the 90 degree corner. Requires a keyboard platform and articulating mechanism to complete this transformation.

ISE HP-28F Mouse Forward Keyboard platform

Corner Maker

Choosing Your Keyboard mechs and trays

At the keyboard, wrists should be elevated, hands should not be up at a positive angle carpel tunnel

Keyboard with tray should be pulled in so your bicep and forearm are perpendicular, no reaching as this will cause strain on shoulders

•For the prevention of carpal tunnel syndrome are achieved when the bottom of the Ergo-rest arm pads are positioned level with the lowest keys of the keyboard.

Ergo Articulating Arm Rests

Computer Accessories

Clear mouse bridge- for bringing your mouse closer, avoid reaching, prevent shoulder and arm strain

Wrist rests for keyboard and mouse- elevate wrists so they are at a negative angle

-prevention of carpel tunnel

Document Holders

1. ECH-200 Retractable In Line Copy Holder

-put your computer on topand slide the copy holderunderneath when not in use 2. Vision Vu Document

Stand 14DC -also comes in 18”3. Easy Reader

Clipboard 4. Vu Ryte Document

Station 18SL/18KB -angle and height

adjustable

5. Pageboy book holder 6. Fellowes BookLift

Copy Holder F-2100 -has clips to hold pages in

place

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Choosing Your Chair

1. Seat height2. Seat pan

depth3. Head rest4. Arm rests5. Back rests6. Movement

“musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) ...constitute the largest job-related illness and injury problem in the U.S. today.

Contact stress affects the soft tissue on the fingers, palms, forearms, thighs, shins and feet. This contact may inhibit blood flow, tendon and muscle movement and nerve function."

Musculoskeletal Disorder

A negative slope keyboard in a lowered position keeps wrists straight (neutral posture), opens up elbow angles and hip angles, keeps shoulders neutral and encourages recline, which reduces stress on the spine.

Proper Sitting Position

Problems1. Neck tension, tightness,

upper back and shoulder discomfort

-Hands and arms not supported while typing

2. Hand, wrist and lower arm discomfort. The wrist is deviated in an unnatural position.

3. Lower back pain discomfort -Lumbar curvature is not being

maintained and supported.

4. Thigh discomfort. -Too much pressure on the thigh

because chair is too high and legs are dangling.

Workplace Problems and Solutions

Solutions 1.For typing tasks, adjust the

armrests to the correct height and angle to support the weight of the arms and use palm rest or wrist rest.

2.Set the keyboard and/or calculator to produce a neutral wrist position.

3. Bring backrest closer by tilting forward, and adjust height of lumbar curvature of backrest. It should be slightly above the pelvis to provide support in the lumbar region (lower back).

4. Lower chair height so that feet are supporting feet and lower legs only.

Seat Height Adjustabilityfeet to be flat on the ground to avoid stress on your hips and lower back

Arm HeightKeep forearm at right angles to your shouldersThis will keep your shoulders and neck muscles relaxed Arm WidthIncrease distance between seat cushion and arm. For optimum comfort and support, your arms should rest at shoulder width

Adjustability

The height of the back can be individually adjusted for lumbar support.

The independent back angle adjustment allows the users to adjust backrest angle while seated and than release to lock on desired position.By sliding the seat cushion forward or backward; the support for the legs can be individually adjusted.

Adjustability Con’t

A. Tension of rocking mechanism

B. Rocking mechanism

C. Height of chair

D. Angle of back rest

E. Height of back rest

F. Seat depth

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Adjustability in the Chair

Multi-tilt vs Knee Tilt Knee tilt mechanism: this gives a chair

the ability to free float smoothly within a wide range

The fulcrum for the rocking mechanism is near the knees to allow for further forward motion

Multi-tilt mechanism: fulcrum in the middle creates less range

-there is an extra lever to angle the seat pan further

Knee tilt

Multi-tilt

Knee Tilt Mechanism

Features for knee tilt:

1. Back pan tilt

2. Raising/lowering chair

3. Rocking the chair

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Multi task knee tilts

Standard Systems

“Standard Systems is one of the leading designers and manufacturers of ergonomic seating; Based in New Westminster, British Columbia, we ship our products throughout Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.”

Standard Systems

SS 8701 SS 4101 MT

SS 5105 KTSS 5101 MT SS4100 MT

“The Saffron MT chairs are the first to be recognized by the Canadian Physiotherap

y Association.”

ErgoCentric

Geo High-back Knee tilt

ErgoCentric: Geo chairs

GeoCentric Midback Multi-tilt

Geo X Highback KT

Ergocentric: Saffron chairs

Ergo-Centric Saffron I

Saffron III MT

Saffron IV KTSaffron II

Ergo: icentric and ecentric

Ergocentric: drafting chairs

VinylFabric Fabric Vinyl

Ergo Ind SC tilt

Ergo Ind LC tilt

Ergo Ind SF Tilt Vinyl

Ergo Ind L2F Tilt Vinyl

Ergocentric: stools/sit stand

Ergo Ind Scooter Stool

Ergo Ind Star Base Stool Ergo Ind Spider Stool

Ergo-Industrial Sit Stand Ergo-Upholstered sit stand

Ergo Upholstered Spider Sit Stand

NEUTRAL POSTUREhttp://www.igoergo.ca/videos/ “This natural, stress free position is the body s preferred posture, similar to the free floating posture experienced when you totally relax in a swimming pool, or the posture typically associated with astronauts floating in space.”

Neutral Posture

Neutral Posture

Neutral Posture 8000 Series

Neutral Posture 8000 H1 Series

Neutral Posture Prop Stool

Neutral Posture Ab Stool

RIO 2234

RIO 2236

Humanscale

Freedom F214G Highback

Freedom F114G Medback

Freedom F300G Stool

Liberty

The obusULTRAforme chair with Moller back support system: The back is composed of three natural curves. Ideally these curves form an “S” shape. Maintaining this “S” shape is imperative to avoiding pain and injury over time.

Global: Obus Forme

Obus Forme 4432

Obus Forme 4434

Obus Forme 4470

Obus Forme 4430

Global

Global Scale 3021-3

Global Maxima II 2438-16

Global Concorde Global Tyson 8601MT

Global

Global Ride 2621-1 Global Ride 2621-1

Global Ride 2631-1

Horizon

Horizon Steno Chair 122

Horizon 1410 Horizon drafting stool

Horizon stand star

Dauphin

Dauphin 102-4 mid back

Dauphin 103-4 tall back

The smooth pivoting action, encourages changes in the positions of hips, legs, ankles and lower back muscles which helps reduce static muscle loading and thereby avoids the fatigue that can result from sitting in one position all day long.

Ergocentric Foot Flexor

ISE Slant Board 2015P

"This slant board allows you to position your work to an angle that best reduces neck, back and eye strain. Comes with a palm rest easy on the wrists when writing. Available in black only.

ISE Slant Board 2015P

The zero-gravity technology is credited to the scientists and doctors at NASA

has the following benefits: -Less pressure on

the spine-Reduced muscle

tension-Less pressure on

the heart and expanded lung capacity-Increased

circulation and increased blood oxygen levels

BackSaver Zero-Gravity Recliner 100 Series

Comfort Plus 2' x 3" Anti Fatigue Mats are ergonomically designed to prevent fatigue, back strain, and muscle pain in individuals who stand in a stationary position for extended periods of time.

Comfort Plus Anti-Fatigue Mat

The original award-winning Obus Forme Backrest Support. Includes a removable lumbar pad. Available in black, blue, grey, green, or burgundy.

Obus Forme Backrest

The Evolution Chair™ keeps your muscles active while you are seated. This not only holds you in the correct position for your spine but also allows you to build your core strength while you sit.

The Evolution Chair

-This enables one to take the pressure of the spine -Keeps spine erect-Puts more pressure

on the knees

Global 2143 Kneeling Chair

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