QR Codes on Leap Seating

September 26th, 2011 in Furniture, On the Record, Technology, Trends    No Comments

Steelcase creates high performance seating products that can improve the health and productivity of millions of office workers – if they are properly adjusted. The chairs are shipped with hang tags and have diagrams underneath the arm caps, which aid them in learning how to adjust the chair, but tags are quickly removed and diagrams are sometimes overlooked.

To further promote workplace well being, Steelcase is adding QR codes to the diagrams on the arms of its leading seating products. These QR codes will invite users to scan them and will lead to interactive videos, enabling users to see how their chair can be easily adjusted.

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Learn more about QR Codes from Fast Company

Steelcase will begin shipping the Leap chair with QR codes this fall, with other seating to follow next year. (more…)

Give Your Wrist A Rest: The Best Ergonomic Keyboards

October 28th, 2009 in Health    No Comments

In this short article the director of Human Factors and Ergonomics Laboratory at Cornell University was asked to pick three of the best keyboards for aching wrists. The results were:

• Goldtouch Go! — Light weight and ideal for mobile users, this keyboard is divided into two angled halves that naturally straighten the hands and wrists. (Cost: $139).
• Kensington Comfort Type Slim Keyboard – Looks like a traditional keyboard but the keys are angled toward the center, allowing for a straighter and more relaxed wrist posture. (Cost: $20).
• Jasper Freeboard – A good choice for those who use their mouse as much as they type, the Freeboard has a built-in mousepad which prevents overextension and straining and has a snap-on attachment for the left-handed. (Cost: $149).

Source: Shivani Vora, Inc. (New York); Oct, 2009

Steelcase Think Chair

April 30th, 2009 in Furniture    No Comments

It’s hard to justify purchasing new office furniture in a recession but the author of this piece thinks spending $729 on a Steelcase Think Chair could be a wise investment. The chair design features two trade-marked mechanisms developed by Steelcase after consultation with the University of Vermont’s Back Research Center.

Flexible metal bands in the chair’s back move with and support your back while the reclining apparatus under the seat ensures a smooth, jerk-free transition from sitting upright to leaning backward. Arm rests can be adjusted to move closer to your body and can also move forward or backward with a nudge from your elbows – great for shifting from your keyboard to answering your phone. Although there are no complicated levers, users can “program” their favorite chair positions with an analog, manual knob. (more…)

Know How To Sit? Local Back Care Consultant Says Simple Office Space Changes Can Relieve Pain

June 7th, 2008 in Health    No Comments

This article contains a number of ergonomic tips for small changes in office space that can instantly alleviate back pain. A few of the tips:

• Adjust your chair for your height. The back of your knees should be two finger-widths from the edge of the chair with your feet flat on the ground. People with shorter legs may need footrests.
• Use the back of your chair for support. Too much leaning forward strains your back muscles.
• Bring your work to you. Your monitor should sit about an arms length from your face. Always adjust your seat first then bring your work station to you. Most people need to bring their monitor and keyboard forward.

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