Seating Ergonomics in the Office

In business, having to wear a lot of different hats is hardly uncommon. The more things you’re able to do, the more value you’re able to bring to the table. However, when it comes to office seating, it’s not realistic to think just any chair will do the job. In office settings where employees spend the majority of their time sitting, ergonomics takes on a much more prominent role.

Ergonomics is a key to both productivity and to avoiding injury as well. An ergonomically correct chair can actually increase worker attentiveness and performance. On the other hand, few people realize the stress that extended periods of sitting can put on the body, and without proper posture and weight support, muscles can atrophy and become strained to the point where victims can suffer long-term damage as a result.

The Department of Labor concurs with this assessment, reporting that 60% of all occupational illnesses are due to repetitive motion disorders, particularly those resulting from sitting-intensive tasks. Even more telling is the fact that back problems are now the leading cause of disability for workers under the age of 45

Ergonomic seating can go a long way to remedying this situation, but knowing the difference between true “ergonomic” seating and products merely labeled as such can be another story altogether. That’s why it’s important to know the difference between true “ergonomic” seating and products merely labeled as such. Ergonomic seating produced by BioFit includes proven components and options such as:

a five-pedestal base
fully adjustable and cushioned armrests
a seat that allows for even weight distribution
lumbar support
easy-to-use height adjustment*

*Use the handy seat height calculator below to find out the optimal seat height** for your specific office workspace.

** Based on established ergonomics research. Optimal seat height may vary depending on physical characteristics of user or situation.

There is simply no substitute for a durable, ergonomically correct chair. BioFit makes a range of specialty seating products for the office environment, from executive and task chairs to wall-mountable stools for confined spaces, each with components and functions for distinct uses and situations. All BioFit products meet or exceed industry quality standards, plus they’re backed by an industry-best 13-year warranty.

Find Your BioFit Rep

Sure Seat 13-Year Warranty