The most important piece of office furniture you could possibly invest in is proper seating. The correct seating that is supportive and, set up correctly, will avoid untold compensation claims through the health and safety department. To get the right seating for our employees we need to understand why it is so important.
The spine is a complicated piece of equipment. It supports our whole body and protects our whole nervous system. As strong as it may seem to be, the spine is susceptible to strains that everyday life puts upon it and it is essential that we look after it well. To sit awkwardly all day in an uncomfortable office chair will soon show in the muscles and nerves running from the neck, through the arms, down the spine and through both legs.
As the back is notoriously difficult to heal, this situation is best avoided. A seat that supports at all the right angles is the most essential piece of office furniture that you need to spend as much as you can possibly afford on. On top of this, the user needs to make all the necessary adjustments to suit themselves as office chairs rarely come custom made in versions that any normal person could afford. More...