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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.
Item Details
Buyers Guide - Office Seating
ILC Reference NO 41:23:600
Item sourced from ILC ACT database
Short Description
Correct sitting posture is important, especially when being seated for long periods eg at work. Office chairs can promote or discourage good posture depending on the design of the chair; chairs should be tried carefully before purchase, to assess their correct fit, suitability to work environment and comfort.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
More Details
. Points to consider when buying an office chair:
* nature / purpose of work - desk style and requirements
* swivel capacity; ability to lock the swivel mechanism
* seat width
* adjustability of seat height
* ease of using gas assist lever or other adjusting mechanism
* seat depth - adjustable or fixed
* adjustability of back rest angle and height
* comfort of cushioning - adjustability of seat angle and of fixed or free float mechanism
* amount of lumbar support provided - adjustability of lumbar support
* firmness of cushioning (to help with getting up)
* comfort and durability of upholstery
* stationary versus mobile on glides or castors
* stability; five-star base versus sleigh base
* height of armrests; capacity for armrests to fit under desk / height adjustability of armrests
* padding on armrests
* support for head or neck
* height of backrest
* footrest adjustability
* lateral support for back
* weight carrying capacity of chair
. Commonly available features:
* extra bolster of foam at seat front to prevent user from sliding forward
* additional side supports
* moulded armrests
* individual cushion contouring
. Alternate chair styles to consider:
* kneel / sit chairs
* draftsman chairs (no arms, drafting height range, adjustable footring)
. Suggestions for persons using office chairs:
* A footrest or footstool ensures that feet are kept flat, knees kept at ninety degrees.
* Change position regularly; get up and walk around.
* Use a lumbar support - built in, roll wedge, a rolled up towel or lumbar wedge - if lumbar pain a problem.
* Elbows should rest at ninety degrees.
. For further information, check under office furniture in the Yellow Pages.
. We are pleased to receive feedback on the information we provide .... If there is something we should add or need to change, please let us
know. These are general suggestions - if you experience onsiderable
difficulty in performing activities of daily living, consult an occupational therapist at a community health centre, or aged care assessment team, or make an appointment at the ILC.
Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information on what standards the equipment may need to meet, see http:// www.ilcaustralia.org.au/home/standards.asp
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