Best Office Chairs

Life in an office might not seem like the most hazardous way to spend the 9 to 5, especially when compared to working on a construction site or in some other physically demanding role but there are plenty of well documented ways to injure yourself whilst sitting at your desk. One of the most common hazards is that of poor workstation ergonomics and it can be avoided in several ways, including making sure you the best office chair.

Poor workstation ergonomics include the design of the workstation, the type of task being performed and the repetitive nature of it. It also includes pace of the schedule, frequency and length of breaks, posture and other personal factors affect areas such as the eyes, hands, arms, neck and back.

Methods of prevention might seem self explanatory but it is important to remind ourselves of what they are every now and then in order to ensure we don't slip into bad habits. Of course having the best office chair underneath you is a perfect place to start because they make it more difficult to slouch into the positions which could potentially cause damage.

Creating a good working posture:

• RELAX!
• Sit up straight
• Adjust the chair to ensure firm back support
• Keep arms parallel to the floor with the wrists straight whilst typing
• Bend the elbows at 90 degrees
• An adjustable keyboard enables you to position the keyboard and mouse at a comfortable height
• The mouse should be kept close to the body to avoid reaching
• Adjust the office chair height so that thighs are parallel with the floor
• The chair should not push into the back of the knee. If it does you might need to choose a smaller one
• The monitor should be positioned at eye level and a comfortable distance from the eyes (usually 20-30 inches)
• Overhead lighting should be minimised
• Blinds or curtains should be used to prevent glare
• Mini-breaks should be taken every 20-30 minutes

These are just a few ways in which you can improve your daily toil in the office. At Speedy Office Solutions we have a range of top quality office chairs which are an essential ingredient and starting point towards getting the right posture for you. Click on the picture above to go directly to the office seating page where you can order the best office chairs through our secure online ordering facility.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call us on 0844 335 8311