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Ergonomic Office Furniture

Described by The New York Times as "the gold standard in Ergonomics & Workplace Design for best Office Chair," the Freedom chair redefines the concept of traditional task chairs. Designer Niels Diffrient aimed to create a workplace design with the best ergonomic office chair that automatically adapts to the user, allowing them to move freely from posture to posture. Diffrient’s unique approach removed complexities found in other chairs, such as cumbersome recline levers and back tension dials for a truly Ergonomic office chair. As a result, he developed a recline mechanism that perfectly adjusts to the user, definitively reinventing modern task seating to be truly simple, functional and beautiful.

Freedom Headrest Ergonomics Office Chair

With innovative recline that provides constant support and a pivoting backrest that automatically adjusts to the needs of the spine, the Freedom chair is exceptionally comfortable and promotes movement throughout the day. Its refined and sculpted cushions were designed to mimic the body’s natural contours and decrease pressure point loads for premium comfort. Like all Humanscale chairs, the Freedom chair was designed to look and function like new after years of consistent use.

Articulating Headrest

Freedom’s body-fitting contours ensure the user sits in comfort all day long. Our cushions are built to maximize comfort for four hours, rather than the industry standard four minutes, which is as long as a sit-test in a new chair generally lasts.

Self-Adjusting Recline

Freedom eliminates the need for traditional recline mechanisms, which can be bulky and weigh up to 6.8kg (15 lbs.). Instead, Freedom uses the sitter’s body weight and the laws of physics to perfectly and automatically adjust recline support for each individual back support.

Synchronous Armrests

Freedom's body-friendly armrests move up and down together, staying with the user during recline for continuous comfort and support.  Unlike other chair designs, Freedom's armrests are attached to the back of the chair to ensure synchronous use.

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FREEDOM TASK CHAIR | ERGONOMICS CHAIR FOR BACK PAIN | LONG LASTING COMFORT | HUMANSCALE

The Freedom task chair revolutionizes the way people sit. With its weight-sensitive recline and synchronously adjustable armrests, it set new standards for task chair performance and functionality. With a sculpted foam backrest to match the contours of the human body and thick cushions for long-lasting comfort, it provides an ergonomics based chair for back pain relief for every user.

Freedom Task Chair

Designed to complement any space and integrate effortlessly into the modern office, the Freedom task chair offers comfort, style and complete ease of use. Created by Niels Diffrient and winner of more than 10 design awards, the ergonomics chair for back pain uses the laws of physics and the sitter’s body weight to provide instant, custom support for every sitter. This perfect balance allows the user to effortlessly move but be fully supported in each position. As a result, users change postures often, which leads to a more healthy and comfortable sitting experience.

Standard Freedom Task

• Designed to fit 95% of the office population (5’0” - 6’4” height, 100 lbs to 300 lbs weight) 
• Weight-sensitive, self-locking recline mechanism with 20 degrees of movement
• Automatically pivoting backrest with seven-degree back tilt
• Synchronous arms attach to the back frame with 5.85”vertical adjustment, adjusting seat level for up-close work at a desk.
• Arm length is 8.8” with 19” distance between each synchronous arm.
• Contoured cushions with waterfall edge and Coccyx cutout reduce pressure on the lumbar and thoracic spine.
• Modular design
• Handle on back of a chair for easy maneuvering
• 15-year warranty
• Dimensions: W: 26.75” x D: 17.40“- 19.85” x H: 36.7”- 41.5” Weight: 30 lbs without arms, 34 lbs with arms. 

Long-Lasting Comfort

Freedom’s body-fitting contours ensure the user sits in comfort all day long. Our cushions are built to maximize comfort for four hours, rather than the industry standard four minutes, which is as long as a sit-test in a new office chair generally lasts.

Effortless Recline

Freedom’s intelligent recline mechanism automatically provides custom support for every user and encourages healthy, spontaneous movement throughout the day. Without cumbersome knobs or levers, and with no manual adjustments, Freedom task makes active sitting effortless.

Intuitive Adjustment

The revolutionary design of the Freedom’s backrest allows automatic pivoting to accommodate the changing needs of the spine. Its synchronous armrests stay with the user during recline, for constant support and ongoing comfort.

Importance Of Height Adjustable Desks | Ergonomic Workstation | Humanscale | India

Finally, many people are deciding to switch to a Height Adjustable Desks after seeing one too many studies about the dangers of sitting all day.  At first, many people found that standing for long periods was a little rocky but soon felt a lot better after some time. It will slowly come to a point where standing will feel more natural than having to sit all day. A standing desk can be just as bad for you as a traditional sitting desk can be. The Real Solution is movement, NOT sitting all day and NOT standing all day either. What you need is an Ergonomic Height adjustable desk. This is an important difference and one that most of the media and many of the people that sell these products fail to understand or care about!

Ergonomics is a term you must have heard before. It is the practice of designing products or systems to take proper account of the interaction between them and the people who use them.

The most important thing you can do for yourself is to move on a timely basis. Remember, we are trying to replicate the experience of working in the office without all the stress & harmful effects of sitting all day. If you have a height adjustable desk you can listen to your body and you can move timely throughout the day. You can now have the freedom to move when it is convenient and when your body tells you that you need to. Stand for a few minutes when you get to your desk after a long sitting. Stand while you take a phone call. Stand after lunch to help maintain your focus and avoid the afternoon sleepiness. Stand when your back feels stressed or your neck is stiff. Adjustments give you the freedom and that is good for your body and your mind as well!

Importance Of A Height Adjustable Desks:

Sit-stand-switch capability: Standing burns calories and involves more muscular contraction. Members of the medical community are promoting a “sit-stand-switch” philosophy for optimum health of employees. This philosophy says to change between sitting and standing every 30 minutes to prevent too much strain from being placed on your body in any one position. 

Exercise + standing is the secret to fitness: Even if you exercise for an hour every day, it won’t be enough to overcome the ill-effects of sitting for 12+ hours a day. Working while standing/walking had about a 32% lower risk of early death. Your body needs little movements throughout the day in addition to regular exercise to maintain peak fitness and health.

Able to stay more alert and energetic throughout the day: Moving your body help pumps fresh blood and oxygen to the brain, which releases mood-enhancing chemicals. 

Enhanced brain power & Having a better nights rest: Good circulation is essential for good health. Within just ten minutes of sitting, blood flow is negatively impacted, slowing circulation and increasing the risk for blood clots as well. Standing helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to the brain by stimulating blood flow. It facilitates neurogenesis, or the creation of new cells, which increases brain power or its capacity. 

· Prevent metabolic syndrome.
· Relieve chronic pain.
· Has reduced the risk of Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer
· Long-Term Mortality Risk

Humanscale Ergonomics has many different Height adjustable standing desk options when it comes to choosing one that will fit your work environment.  The new Quick Stand Eco is a standing desk solution, which quickly converts a tabletop into a healthy desk.  Simply place the Quick Stand Eco on an open surface and you're ready to work. The Quick Stand Eco also saves on space because it moves straight up and down, always staying within the footprint of your laptop/desktop.  We currently have sit-stand desks solution in our Showroom as well and would love to show you how it works! 

I think it's really great to see how far along standing desks and ergonomics have come in just a few years.  You are starting to see standing desks being used in the offices, classrooms & hospitals. When using the stand-up desks, employees tend to be more Productive, efficient & effective. It's also good to see when companies go out of their way to improve their employees' health and overall well-being. It always workers to sit without a chair, improves their posture and reduces the strain on their legs & spine. 

Conclusions

Employee performance will also improve when implementing height adjustable desks. Changing from sitting to standing positions a few times a day helps keep employees focused & productive. The difference in their posture will help to keep them more alert and focus on the tasks they perform. An ergonomic workspace also shows that the company cares about its employees’ good health and is willing to invest in that. This helps employee retention rate and attracts new employees. Unless you have been working in a cave in the past few years, you've probably heard of the ergonomic tables’ rise to an Important Office Furniture. More and more companies are investing in their employees’ health and well being. Soon we can expect to see Humanscale adjustable desks in all offices across India. 

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ERGONOMICS IN THE WORKPLACE TIPS & HOME OFFICE DESIGN

 

The goal of each ergonomics strategy is to reduce injuries, improve comfort and increase productivity at work. For decades, office ergonomics programs have focused on the individual in a standard workstation. But what about those who work outside the traditional office?

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), mobile workers will account for almost three-quarters of the US workforce by 2020. This is mainly due to a steady increase in Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) offices hot and activity-based work cultures. In these office plans, employees are not tied to single workstations and can instead choose from a variety of offices and common areas.

As the workforce evolves towards flexible office environments, ergonomic principles are more important than ever. Read our tips for working comfortably, wherever your work takes you.

Mobile Devices

Although practical, mobile devices are not inherently ergonomic. Because thumbs are used repeatedly in difficult positions, frequent texting can cause pain and repetitive stress injuries. Rest your thumbs by taking advantage of voice technology or alternating between other fingers.

Laptops and cell phones are also known to promote vaulted positions. Make sure you maintain an upright posture when using your device and avoid tilting your head down or rounding your shoulders.

Working from Home

As tempting as it may be, working from the couch could permanently damage your back and your productivity. Setting up a permanent workstation with a quality ergonomic chair is the first step for any home office. Then invest in other essential components such as a sit/stand desk, an adjustable monitor arm, and a work light.

When making calls at home, use a headset. Listening to your phone for long periods of time can cause pain and stiffness in your elbows, neck, and shoulders.

Commute Ergonomically

The average American spends an average of 293 hours of driving per year! Especially for those who make long daily trips, it is important to keep ergonomics in mind. Take a few minutes to adjust the seat of your car to your size. Your hips should be as high as your knees and you should be able to comfortably see the road ahead. Then, bring the flounces down and closer to you to minimize the reach and pressure on your neck.

When traveling by plane or train, be sure to move around and stretch throughout your trip. A small movement goes a long way!

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5 ESSENTIALS FOR THE “PERFECT” WORKSTATION

In the field of manufacturing ergonomic tools well designed for the workplace for over 35 years, Humanscale and its team of certified ergonomists know that the ideal workstation is much more than just a chair or a desk. There are several key factors to consider in ensuring that a workstation is functional and adaptable, as well as comfortable and healthy for the user. The leader in durable ergonomic tools for the workplace has prepared a checklist for creating a better workplace, suitable for home or office use.

1. The Chair
Finding the perfect work chair is an important first step when creating a healthy and comfortable work space. Jonathan Puleio, certified ergonomist and global vice president of consulting at Humanscale, focuses on the correlation between a person's comfort at work and their overall experience. He suggests that a comfortable ergonomic chair can lead to increased alertness as well as increased blood flow, which benefits a person's well-being. "A good work chair can provide you with the best possible foundation for creating great work," he says. Puleio suggests looking for a chair that automatically adapts to the seated person so that you don't have to fumble with confusing buttons and levers to be comfortable when changing tasks and positions throughout the day. Any adjustment that is not automatic, such as the height and height of the armrest, should be easy and intuitive. One chair that Puleio recommends is the Liberty chair by Humanscale which, like all Humanscale chairs, offers a self-adjusting, weight-sensitive recline with a swivel backrest that provides lumbar support for all sitting positions.

 2. The Desk

For decades, office furniture has been designed to be stationary, and people have had to adjust their physical position around the tools at their workstations. Ergonomists now know that it is important for people to be able to move around freely throughout the day in order to be healthy, comfortable and focused at work. Furniture should adapt to the professional who uses it, not the other way around. Anxious to put people first, Humanscale designs all of its furniture, including desks, to move with the user while he works. A good sit/stand desk should be simple, intuitive, and easy to use, so if a person needs to get up or sit while working, the process of lifting or lowering the desk is seamless. The Humanscale Float desk, for example, has a built-in counterweight mechanism that accepts loads of varying weights. So by pressing a contoured lever under the work surface, raising or lowering the desk is as quick and easy as sitting or standing and does not interrupt the workflow.

3. The Lighting
Natural light in the workplace is widely recognized as a positive influence on productivity, creativity, and mood, but is just one of the many sources of light needed to fully ensure well-being at work. With the rise of backlit screens and open floor plans, work lighting, in addition to natural or aerial lighting, is necessary for optimal work experience. "To avoid eye discomfort which can have a negative impact on performance as well as on their health and well-being in general, it is important to find appropriate working lighting which projects a large footprint, ie without glare and offers a single shade that is smooth and easy to adjust needs evolve throughout the day, ”says Puleio. The adjustments a projector should be able to make include both manual positioning and brightness levels. The Horizon 2.0 by Humanscale is a desk lamp that meets these needs. It reduces eye strain and improves overall comfort by providing glare-free light that intuitively adapts to a range of activities, from reading documents to writing emails, and everything in between.

4. The Monitor Arm

Although often overlooked, the monitor arms provide a clutter-free workspace and support a healthier and more ergonomic work posture, making it essential for the ideal office setup. Many professionals tend to lean toward their computer screen for better viewing, while the monitor arms allow them to pull the monitor closer so that they can sit in a healthy posture with their backs against the back of the work seat, and always see the work on their screen. Users are encouraged to align the monitor at the correct height for them, which helps prevent eye and neck fatigue. Monitor's arms are also essential for professionals who use multiple monitors to manage their work.

5. The Keyboard Tray

Another essential tool for creating an adaptable and ergonomic workspace is a keyboard tray. This underestimated tool brings the keyboard and the mouse closer together and encourages professionals to sit in a healthy and neutral posture without leaning forward. A well-designed keyboard tray provides protection against carpal tunnel syndrome, neck and back pain, and other musculoskeletal problems. Other ergonomic tools, including NeatTech, NeatUp and NeatLink from Humanscale, help keep the office safe from cables and clutter.

Each of these tools working in harmony to offer ergonomic support and comfort, everyone can have a "perfect" workstation.

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CREATE A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER WORK ENVIRONMENT WITH OFFICE PLANTS

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American & Indian spends 93% & 80% of their life indoors. For times when it’s impossible to get outside, indoor plants offer an easy, inexpensive way to bring the beauty of nature right into your office. In addition to the earthy atmosphere they create, they provide a host of benefits for both employees and employers.

Few of the reasons why you should go green in the workplace:

Improved Mental State

Introducing plants to your office is an easy way to reduce stress and keep employees happy. Over a 3-month test period, New University of Technology Sydney (UTS) researchers found that staff who had plants in their office showed a 37% reduction in anxiety, 58% reduction in depression, 44% reduction in anger and hostility, and a 38% reduction in fatigue.

Increased Job Performance

As research shows, happy employees are productive employees. Dr. Virginia Lohr of Washington State University found that employees were less stressed and more productive when plants were present in their workspace.

Physical Benefits

Among their many ‘superpowers,’ plants release more oxygen into the air, reduce excess carbon dioxide, absorb harmful pollutants, and stabilize humidity levels. With cleaner air to breath, employees are less likely to get sick and less likely to call out of work!

Which Plants are Best?

For low-maintenance plants that will thrive in your office, try these picks:

1. Spider Plants
2. Aloe
3. Lemon Balm
4. Cactus
5. Peace Lily
6. Snake Plants

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Healthy Desk Posture | Ergonomic Tips | Humanscale

It’s not difficult to find a study or statistic to show that sitting is bad for you. It’s linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, a whole host of other medical problems and overall shorter lifespans.

Did you know that you can’t counteract the effects of sitting by visiting the gym at the end of the day? Though being active reduces health risks, it doesn’t completely remove the damage that sitting can cause.

An increasing number of companies are taking a proactive approach, providing alternatives to the standard office desk setup. Standing desks and even treadmill desks are becoming more commonplace. To prevent chronic neck and back pain and other health issues associated with desk work, it’s important to practice better work ergonomics. The term ergonomics generally refers to the practice of fitting your job to your body. This means tailoring not only your desk and computer equipment to your body but your entire range of working habits as well.

Below are some good posture tips so that you can reduce pain and improve total body health.

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Evaluating Task Seating

Despite all the options and available adjustments, learn 

how to make an informed decision on task seating

To most ergonomists and health and safety officers, a well-designed task chair is 
considered to be one of the most important components of an ergonomic workstation.
But, with so many types of task chairs available today, how should you make an informed 
decision when the time comes to make a purchase? What types of adjustments are 
critical for maintaining the health and  comfort of computer users? These are among the 
most common questions being raised by today’s facility managers with respect to
evaluating task seating. 

To begin, consider the functional goals of a task chair.

A well-designed chair should offer sufficient adjustability to accommodate at least 90
 percent of the working population (the chair should fit a fifth-percentile female through
a 95th-percentile male). Chairs that offer adjustable seat height, seat pan depth,
backrest height/lumbar support, and armrest height are often successful in 
accommodating most users if they adjust within recommended adjustment
 ranges (see sidebar). Adjustments beyond those mentioned often complicate the
 operation of the chair and have received little, if any, validation from an ergonomics
 perspective.

EVOLUTION OF TASK SEATING 

A chair should promote movement of the spine. Fixed, upright postures, no matter

how close to optimal, will generate static muscle contractions and subsequent
discomfort. Spinal discs lack a direct blood supply and are nourished through 
osmosis, a process that is best facilitated through movement. It is critical, 
therefore, that the backrest allows a person to move freely throughout a range of
supported postures. This concept is often referred to as “dynamic sitting.”
Difficult-to-adjust tension-control knobs and back locks are barriers to movement 
and can complicate the ergonomic operation of the chair. Today’s newer chairs 
are equipped with self-adjusting recline mechanisms that automatically adjust 
the amount of backrest tension  based on body weight. This technology dramatically
simplifies the operation of the chair while maintaining a user’s spinal health and comfort.

A well-designed chair must be intuitive to use. Chairs of the ‘80s and ‘90s became so 
complicated to adjust that few users could correctly identify a single chair adjustment. A 1995 
study conducted by Martin Helander, a renowned professor of ergonomics at Nanyang 
Technological University in Singapore, found that less than 2 percent of the population surveyed 
was able to correctly identify the purpose of the tension-control knob. All adjustments should be 
possible while the user is sitting in the chair. The controls should be positioned within reach and
 should never require excessive force to operate.

The biggest mistake facility managers tend to make when evaluating task seating is to allow
 employees to make decisions based on short-term usage. Decisions in this case are more likely
 to be made based on the aesthetics of the chair rather than on the comfort of the chair. Workers
 should be given an opportunity to compare each chair over a period of several days.

At Humanscale, we believe that the highest level of functionality is achieved through simplicity. 
With our ergonomic home and office chairs, we replace heavy, complex mechanisms with the 
sitter’s own body weight and the laws of physics to encourage movement, providing the most
 comfortable chair available.

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Humanscale | Ergonomics Office Furniture

Humanscale | Ergonomics Office Furniture

Humanscale is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic office tools. From work chairs to LED lighting, Humanscale products create a more comfortable workplace. Our award-winning designs are designed for simplicity and performance and are developed with ergonomics experts.

Our Products:

    1. Chairs :

LIBERTY SIDE:

Inspired by Humanscale's passion for the environment, the Liberty Side Chair was created to push the limits of minimalism that characterize the Liberty work chair and be as simple and eco-friendly as possible, without sacrificing the philosophy of complete and automatic comfort. of Humanscale. Niels Diffrient developed Liberty Side to provide the same complete comfort as Humanscale work chairs, but made from lightweight, recyclable and durable materials.

FREEDOM TASK :

Designed to complement any space and effortlessly integrate into the modern office, the Freedom Work Chair offers comfort, style and ease of use. Created by Niels Diffrient and winner of more than 10 design awards, the Freedom Work Chair uses the laws of physics and the weight of the person who offers instant personalized support to every person. This perfect balance allows the user to move effortlessly while being fully supported in each position. As a result, users often change their posture, which leads to a healthier and more comfortable sitting experience.

LIBERTY TASK:

The Liberty work chair is a smart mesh work chair designed to provide automatic lumbar support for each user, as well as for simplicity and ease of use. Freedom has been designed to offer a unique and minimal aesthetic and to provide custom comfort for every person who sits in. Like Humanscale’s Diffrient Smart and Diffrient World chairs, Liberty uses the revolutionary Humanscale Shape Detection Mesh technology and non-mechanism tilt for perfect support and unprecedented comfort.

FREEDOM HEADREST:

Described by the New York Times as "the gold standard for office seating," the Freedom Chair redefines the concept of traditional work chairs. The designer Niels Diffrient aimed to design a desk chair that automatically adapts to the user, allowing him to move freely from one posture to another. Differing’s unique approach has eliminated the complexities inherent in other seats, such as heavy tilt levers and tension knobs for a truly ergonomic work chair. As a result, he has developed a tilting mechanism that perfectly adapts to the user, permanently reinventing the modern working seat so that it is really simple, functional and aesthetic.

2. Quick Stand Eco [Desk]:

Quick Stand Eco from Humanscale is the new generation of portable sit / stand desktop solutions. More elegant, easier to use and made of more durable materials than ever before, our adjustable footboard solutions are a significant improvement over the current generation of seated / standing surfaces. Quick Stand Eco is characterized by simple configuration, portability, and almost effortless tuning - turning ordinary desktops into healthy, active workspaces.

3. Monitor Arms:

Our monitor arms not only promote a space free of any clutter, they promote a healthier and more ergonomic work posture. Users are encouraged to align the monitor to the height that suits them, to avoid eye and neck fatigue. When paired with M / Connect ™ - the very first adjustable monitor arm base and docking station of this type - they are even more suitable for collaborative and networked environments.

 

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