Features to look for in an office operator chair

How to choose an operator chair that will allow a person to sit comfortably and minimise back pain

An office operator chair is intended for people whose functions and job description involve sitting for a long period of time.

These workers will need to be protected from back pain resulting from the large amount of stress on the lumbar area resulting from sitting in a chair for most or all of their working hours.

The requirements and adjustments for the chair suited to them vary from workers with light to moderate chair usage.

An office operator chair offers a lot of support especially on the lumbar area and more customisable features

Here are the top six features to look for in an office operator chair

Adjustable back height

There should a capability to adjust seat height via a gas lift mechanism as well as an adjustable back height movement. Ideally, the chair user should be able to adjust the height even whilst seated. This feature is called ratchet back height adjustment.

Adjustable backrest angle

A backrest of adequate size and with the proper tilt is important for the user to lean comfortably. It’s a good thing that the office chairs being manufactured today already have wide instead of tiny back rests. The backrest angle should be adjustable independently of the seat. This allows the user to have their most comfortable posture.

Adjustable seat angle

The seat angle should also be adjustable independently of the backrest so the seat can be tilted slightly forward when the user needs to lean close to the computer screen or lean forward to write on the desk. Having the ability to lean the seat forward relieves the buildup of pressure and stress in the legs, thighs and buttocks. When it is appropriate to lean backward to relax or ponder on something, the seat can then be flattened or reversed.

Seat depth adjustment

People have different thigh lengths, so anyone sitting on the chair must have the ability to slide the seat further forward or backward than the factory-set standard position to accommodate each individual user.

Arm rests

There are a good many options for this feature to allow its users the utmost flexibility of movement whilst seated. A height adjustable arm rest is a necessity to provide support to the hands and shoulders.

There are also arm rests that can be adjusted forwards or backwards, and can be folded down when the user doesn’t need it at a given time.

Adjustable lumbar support

The chair should have a built-in lumbar support to avoid a costly but important add-on should a buyer neglect to consider this at purchase. There should be a manual hand wheel on the side of the chair at the back. When turned, this increases or decreases the amount of lumbar support provided to the user. There should also be a height adjustment capability for this support.

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