Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the interaction of the human body and its environment in the workplace. Sourcing the correct product to meet your individual needs will increase productivity, decrease time off work and lead to a reduction of costs related to occupational health and safety issues and workers compensation.

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Areas of most concern are:

Workstation set up
Seating selection
Ergonomic Accessories



Workstation set up

Position the monitor and keyboard directly in front of you.
Adjust the height of your chair so that your forearms and wrists slope slightly towards your keyboard.
If your feet are not firmly on the floor use a footrest.
Set your monitor at approximately one arms length from you.
Ensure that the top of your monitor is just below eye level.
Position your keyboard so that your elbows hang freely at your side. Your hands should be as close as possible to your body.
Angle your monitor to reduce glare and contrast.
Vary your sitting position throughout the day to suit the task.

For screen work you may use the classic position where everything is at right angles: neck, thighs elbows and legs are at right angles to the floor. The chair must be adjusted to support your spine in the natural ‘S’ curve.

For reading and writing it is best for your back if the seat of your chair is tilted forward to follow your movement so that there is no pressure on the thighs and arteries under them. The chair must be adjusted to support your spine in the natural ‘S’ curve.


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Seating Selection

Gregory Dual Density Seating



The pelvis sinks into the softer section of the seat. The firmer foam at the front discourages the pelvis from sliding forward into the slouching “C” curve. With the adjustable lumbar support, the spin is kept in the healthy “S” curve creating less stress on the arms, shoulders and neck.


Bionomic Seating


Revolutionary design that works to save your entire body from the stress of sitting. The difference is the adjustable patented seat cushion of bionomic support solutions. The chair, designed by Chiropractor, Dr. Jeffrey J. Herbert, supports your pelvic and lower spine in the most effective posture to minimise muscle stress and strain. Optimal body posture, means less fatigue and higher productivity for you and your team.


Therapod Seating


Designed to provide correct posture with optimal spinal support and assists the user to specifically customise the fit of their product to suit their own back shape. A combination of four adjustable straps, allied with a highly flexible back shell, results in a back support that conforms to the back shape of the user.



Ergonomic Accessories

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