Sitting posture

The seat becomes an object of ergonomic design

The Aeron chair, designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick and launched in 1994, illustrates the importance of ergonomics in office furniture. Its suspended seat and backrest break with traditional padding. Adjustments and adaptation to the body become central arguments for the work chair, beyond its appearance.

From chair to full station

Current recommendations consider the seat, desk, screen and input devices together. The laptop clearly shows why: its integral keyboard and screen make it difficult to adjust them separately. INRS therefore offers an external screen or a raised laptop, accompanied by a keyboard and a mouse, for prolonged use.

Make room for movement

The height-adjustable desk introduces another question: how to change position while working? The work presented by NIOSH on prolonged standing also highlights the benefit of movement and alternation. The layout thus seeks to allow several positions and movements, rather than imposing a single posture all day.