Seating Ergonomics in Clean Rooms and Tech Environments
When working in clean room, static control and other high technology settings, precautions need to be taken on every front to maintain precise conditions – shift after shift and day after day. In these environments, normal expectations for chairs and stools do not apply, particularly as they relate to the health of the people who use them.
At BioFit Engineered Products, the first things we look at when designing seating for these highly specialized facilities is the layout of the work space, the tasks to be performed and how the chair will be expected to function in that context. Of the five key risk factors in ergonomic injuries, it’s important to remember that the chair offers control over posture only. Excessive repetitive movements, use of manual force, exposure to extremes in temperature and contact with vibration all have unique consequences. Yet, an ergonomically correct chair can put users in healthier working positions.
We’ve seen clean room workers and those with sitting-intensive positions in other technology sectors suffer even more severe effects from a condition known as ‘kyphosis,’ or the bending of the spine in the opposite direction of its natural position. Usually, this happens when an employee leans forward in their chair as they perform delicate, manipulative hand movements in product assembly.
While there is no single correct posture for continual sitting, changing posture frequently in a fully adjustable ergonomic chair remains the most important factor in alleviating sitting problems. Additionally, ergonomic seating can also help maintain attentiveness in staff, increasing performance. 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 technology industry workspace or task.
** 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 chairs are scientifically designed and independently tested to meet the most demanding standards for use in high-tech environments. Plus, all BioFit seating products are backed by an industry-best 13-year warranty. At BioFit, we don’t believe seating should be disposable, and neither should your investment in it.
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