If you want to keep your employees comfortable while they work, you shouldn’t overlook the advantages of investing in high-quality ergonomic furniture for your office. Ergonomic office chairs are particularly important for ensuring that your employees stay healthy. Here are some questions you might have about ergonomics and office chairs.

Why are ergonomic chairs important? Most office employees spend a good deal of their days sitting down. If a person’s chair isn’t designed to be supportive and comfortable, it will put needless stress on that person’s muscles and joints. Over time, this can lead to back pain, strained muscles, and distraction from work due to discomfort. Ergonomic chairs provide a person with the necessary support to sit comfortably, without strain.

What features does an ergonomic chair have? To fit the definition of ergonomic, an office chair must have a number of set qualities. The chair should be of an appropriate height and depth for the person who will be using it, and both the height and the backrest should be adjustable. The chair should also have at least a five-point base to ensure that the chair will be stable and firm.

Will an ergonomic chair make sitting healthier? While an ergonomic chair can make it much more comfortable for a person to sit for long hours, a completely sedentary lifestyle is still problematic. Encourage your employees to take regular breaks to stretch, go outside, and even exercise. You might even introduce some Sit to Stand desks to your workspace so that employees have the option of working while standing (or sitting) throughout the day.

A “one size fits all” chair does not exist. Each employee should in sit multiple chairs before making an informed decision. Office Furniture Expo carries 100’s of new and gently used office chairs for you and your employees to test. We also offer other workplace essentials at our 100,000 sq. ft. Atlanta Showroom. You can furnish your workspace in style with our high-quality items at great values. You can find out more about our huge selection of ergonomic chairs and furniture by calling us today at (770) 455-0440.