Wood Seating Specification Guide - OEC Business Interiors

Basics of Ergonomic SeatingBasics ofErgonomic Seating.Proper ergonomicseating can help workersperform more efficiently andavoid muscle and eye strain.Neck is straight or slightlyforward.Shoulders are relaxed soarms hang naturally.Back has full contact withthe backrest (sit all the wayback in your chair).Elbows and forearmscan rest comfortably on thearms of your chair, or onworksurfaces that are usedfor writing, paperwork, andother tasks.Lower back fits intocurved lumbar support.Tension is adjusted sobackrest tilts easily, yetprovides smooth, evensupport.If worksurfaces andkeyboard support arenot height-adjustable, raiseyour chair’s seat height toachieve the appropriaterelationship to your tasks.If this leaves your feetdangling above the floor,use a Details footrest.Call Details,1.800.833.0411, or yourSteelcase dealer, foradditional information orprice list.Thighs are parallel to thefloor.Feet are flat on the flooror on a footrest.Top of monitor should beat eye level.Screen is 20 to 30 inchesfrom the eyes.Screen is at eye level orslightly lower and directly infront of worker so head isnot turned.Keyboard is at elbowheight.Wrists should be straightwhen keying or mousing,not bent up or down.When keying ormousing, forearms areparallel to the floor.Keep frequently viewedobjects, such as a VDTor source document, at orbelow the horizontal lineof sight. Arrange displayscreen and documents tobe equidistant from youreyes.ANSI/HFES is the AmericanNational StandardsInstitute/Human Factors& Ergonomics Society. Thisorganization’s 1988 guidelinescover the ergonomicneeds of task workers.There guidelines arecurrently under revision.ANSI/BIFMA is the AmericanNational StandardsInstitute/Business and InstitutionalFurniture Manufacturer’sAssociation. AllSteelcase furniture meetsor exceeds ANSI/ BIFMAstandards for structuralquality..Wood Seating Specification Guide 13