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In order for your production processes to run smoothly and consistently, it’s important that you equip your cleanroom and provide your employees with the tools they need – this includes ergonomically-designed workstations, especially ergonomic chairs.
Ergonomic chairs are highly recommended as they reinforce correct seating, reduce the risk of injuries, boost productivity, and maintain contamination control.
In this blog, we’ll explore the key features of ergonomic chairs, why they’re an essential addition to your facility, and how they can support cleanroom user wellbeing and improve your operating environment.
What is an Ergonomic Chair?
‘Ergonomic’ is the application of psychological and physiological principles to the design and manufacturing of products, processes and systems, considering human behaviour and prioritising comfort, accessibility, and efficiency. Ergonomic chairs aim to reduce injuries and strain by reinforcing the correct seating position, supporting the human body, and improving overall wellbeing of the user.
Typically, cleanroom ergonomic chairs are designed with features including adjustable seat height, tilt, armrests, and headrests, with adequate seat depth and width, lumbar support, swivel functionality, and wheels.
Ergonomic chairs include these features to suit a wide range of people, body types, and working conditions – however, a chair only becomes truly ergonomic when it’s specifically adjusted to the user’s body dimensions, posture, workstation, and tasks that are performed. To ensure you’re getting the most out of your ergonomic chairs, our furniture specialists can support you and provide adjustment guidance during installation – for more information, contact us below.
Why are Ergonomic Chairs Important in a Cleanroom Environment?
Employers are legally obligated to ensure working conditions are suitable for their employees, and a cleanroom environment is no exception. Ergonomic seating in a cleanroom environment is essential in helping users avoid injuries, and the workstation should be suitable for the user’s statue.
However, implementing ergonomic chairs within your cleanroom to improve user wellbeing is only half the battle. Seating position is something that people can take for granted, yet poor posture during sitting can aggravate back and neck pain – chair users must also adopt the correct seating posture in order for the ergonomic chair to work effectively and ensure the risk of injury is mitigated.
Bimos recently carried out an ergonomic study to help workplace seating boost productivity in cleanroom environments. As a result, they recommend the following seating position:
1) Maintaining an upright upper body
2) Upper arms should remain vertical and parallel to the torso
3) Forearms should remain horizontal
4) Thighs should remain horizontal
5) Lower legs should remain vertical
6) Feet should remain flat on the floor
7) Workstation should have sufficient room for the user to move their arms and legs
Benefits of Ergonomic Chairs
Combining ergonomic chairs and the correct seating position has several benefits for both your employees and your controlled environment. This includes:
⬇️ Reduces risk of injuries: Manufactured to effectively support the human body, ergonomic chairs mitigate strain on the back, shoulders, joints, and muscles.
⬇️ Reduces fatigue: Designed to promote correct posture which prevents the onset of fatigue during longer working shifts.
⬇️ Reduces absenteeism: From decreased risk of injuries, ergonomic chairs can help reduce employee absenteeism by 75%.
⬆️ Improves employee wellbeing: Contributes to overall physical health, job satisfaction, and mental wellbeing for cleanroom users.
⬆️ Improves productivity: Research shows that workers deliver a 17.7% increase in productivity when using an ergonomic chair.
⬆️ Improves compliance: Ergonomic chairs that meet cleanroom standards support regulatory compliance in a controlled environment.
Bestselling Ergonomic Chairs Available at Cleanroomshop
Bimos cleanroom chairs are developed in close cooperation with representatives from industry research and come with a 10-year warranty. All materials used in making the cleanroom chairs have low particle emissions, making them the perfect choice for your cleanroom furnishing.
Bimos Texon Cleanroom Chair
This ergonomic design and carefully selected durable materials can withstand impacts, aggressive oils, sharp-edged chips or flying sparks - suitable for ISO class 3 and GMP environments.
Bimos Labsit 4
Modern, high laboratory swivel chair with hygienic and ergonomic design. Washable and resistant to disinfectant and available in multiple colours - suitable for ISO class 3 environments.
Bimos Fin Sit Stand
Extra-wide comfort seat in soft-touch PU foam and integrated handles, this light and easy-to-move stand supports the musculoskeletal system - suitable for ISO class 7 environments.
