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What should I consider when selecting an office chair?

A basic rule of ergonomics is that there is no such thing as an "average" person. However, providing seating specifically designed for each individual is not practical. The only solution is to provide workers with fully adjustable seating that can accommodate a maximum range of people (typically around 90 percent of the population; workers falling in the ranges of 5% of the shortest and the tallest will need custom-made chairs).

Look for the following features:

• controls that are easy to operate from sitting position
• a seat that adjusts for both height and tilt
• a seat that does not put pressure the back of thighs or knees
• a seat with a front edge that curves towards the floor
• breathable, non-slippery fabric on the seat
• a backrest shaped to support the lower back
• a stable five-point base
• wheels or casters suitable for the type of flooring
• a swivel mechanism
• armrests that can be adjusted to the elbow height when your upper arms are hanging down and your forearms are at about a 90 degree angle to the upper arms
• armrests that do not interfere with free movements within the workstation

Office chairs…the history of workplace seating in the United States
With the advent of railroads in the mid-1800s, businesses began to expand beyond the traditional model of a family business with little emphasis on administration. Additional administrative staff was required to keep up with orders, bookkeeping, and correspondence as businesses expanded their service areas. While work was expanding, an awareness of office environments, technology, and equipment became part of the cultural focus on increasing productivity. This awareness gave rise to chairs designed specifically for these new administrative employees – office chairs.

The office chair was strategically designed to increase the productivity of clerical employees by making it possible for them to remain sitting at their desks for long periods of time. A swiveling chair with caster wheels allowed employees to remain sitting and yet reach a number of locations within their work area, eliminating the time and energy expended in standing. The wooden saddle seat was designed to fit and support the body of a sitting employee, and the slatted back and armrests provided additional support to increase the employee’s comfort.

The culture of the workplace also demanded that a distinct difference exist between the seating that the employees used and that of the chief executive. When swivel chairs were widely used, the executive sat in a straight-backed chair with no mobility to demonstrate his status. As design of the office chair eliminated the arms and added cushioned seats, the executive chair became a large, upholstered seating with closed arms and wide, luxurious seats.

In the 1970s, ergonomics became an important design consideration. Today, chairs often have adjustable seats, armrests, backs, back supports, and heights to prevent repetitive stress injuries and back pain associated with sitting for long periods. Ergonomic seating should fit an individual's needs and provide support where the individual needs it. For this reason, one type of ergonomic seating is not the best for every body type and should be tested before purchasing.