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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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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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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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