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#1 Posted : 21 December 2001 10:43:00(UTC)
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Posted By Dave Hughes Does anyone one know what the minimum requirements for DSE users are regarding the chair used at the workstation. Thanks in advance
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#2 Posted : 21 December 2001 11:47:00(UTC)
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Posted By Zyggy Turek Dave, As a minimum - height/back/tilt adjustable with a "5-star" base.
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#3 Posted : 21 December 2001 12:11:00(UTC)
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Posted By Dave Dowan Hi Same answer really "The work chair shall be stable and allow the operator easy freedom of movement and a comfortable position. The seat shall be adjustable in height. The seat back shall be adjustable in both height and tilt. A footrest shall be made available to anyone who wishes for one."
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#4 Posted : 21 December 2001 13:14:00(UTC)
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Posted By Juliet Fennell Dave, the above is specified in the regulations however there are a number of other things to consider. For example I have heard that some gas lift chairs are not suitable if the weight upon them could exceed 16 stone. Other considerations such as seat pan depth and softness of seat can effect workers. Castors should not be used on slippery surfaces eg Polished wooden floors/lab floors) Chairs that are considered "VDU chairs" are adjustible in the dimensions mentioned by others above, this means that by adjusting the chair it is likely to suit a wide range of the population but will not suit all persons. BS EN 29241 part 5 refers to chairs.
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#5 Posted : 22 December 2001 15:09:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ged Dave, This page is reproduced from an ergonomics course book on DSE assessment hope it helps. Seat Pan Height Adjustable between 16 - and 20.5ins above floor. Depth 15-17ins width 18-19ins Padding 1-2 ins over whole chair Upholstery Breathable. Backrest Height Adjustable 12-15 ins Vertical Placemet Adjustable over range 2-4 ins Width Minimum 12ins in the lumbar region Lumbar support backrest lumbar support should be 6-9ins above the seat pan. Back rest Tilt Forward 10deg backward 5 degrees of movement. Seat pan/Backrest angle Should remain in the area of 90-105degs Support Base 5 Castor base support Armrests Approx 8 ins long 2 inches wide between 7-11 inches from seatpan Distance one from the other at least 18ins Should be padded. Ged..PS hope you are old enough to remember imperial measurements.
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