Articles tagged ‘Ergonomics’

Pressure Mapping: Review of Validity to Assess Comfort - Guidelines for Best Practice

A suggested mattress evaluation method, offering practical guidance for manufacturers, designers and retailers when comparing the comfort of mattresses. It takes into consideration the test environment, selection of participants, positioning of subjects, the test duration and the analysis of data

14th July, 2020 Information

Ergonomic Home Working – Guides for Employers and Employees

Setting up an ergonomic workspace in the home is more important than ever.

26th June, 2020 Information

Home Office Buyers Guide

To help individuals and companies select fit-for-purpose furniture and accessories to kit out the home office

25th October, 2021 Information

Implications of providing office/contract chairs for employees who are working at home

Clarification from the OPSS (Office for Product Safety Standards) via the Hertfordshire Trading Standards Office (TS), to determine if the office chairs in use in the home environment are required to comply with the UK’s Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFFSR-1988 Regulations) in circumstances where they have already been tested to BS 7176: 2008 + A1; 2011

10th July, 2020 Information

Kitchen Layout Design Guide

This valuable resource is essential for designers and manufacturers in the kitchen sector. It highlights the significance of ergonomic design in improving the usability and satisfaction of a kitchen. The emphasis is placed on prioritising function over form.

27th March, 2019 Information