Introduction When designing a seated work station, the chair is arguably the most important consideration. A properly selected work chair is so important because it provides the necessary support of the back, legs, buttocks and arms, while reducing exposures to awkward postures, contact stress and forceful exertions. To aid in the selection of a work chair, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) created a Computer Workstations eTool. This eTool offers guidance on proper sitting posture as well as a breakdown of the key components of a work chair and a checklist to ease the selection process. Proper Sitting Posture The key to […]