Posted By Frank Hallett Hi Rob Far from exacerbating poor posture and associated back fatigue and other complaints; my very personal experience is that the "kneeling chair" does me far more good than the conventional chair - and yes I do have a lower back problem that sitting really does aggravate. As with any other chair, it must be selected for likely use; but unlike the conventional chair it must be better matched to the specific user as the dimensions cannot normally be varied across such a wide range as the conventional chair. If you do find a good supplier, please let me know as mine will need replacing in the near future. Frank Hallett

Posted By Frank Hallett Hi Ron Schedule 1 doesn't discuss seating, chairs or supports for a whole range of different needs when working with DSE. DSE Schedule 1 is not prescriptive in that it does not exclude any other form of support for working at a DSE Workstation; what it does is to identify those criteria that must be considered when providing a "conventional" chair for what can only be described as what the HSE saw as the "mainstream" user. In exactly the same way as you cannot prescribe that all persons will always adopt the ideal, stylised "begging dog" position; there are a wide range of physical reasons why a person may not be able to. Frank Hallett

Posted By Cathy Ricketts We have used several of these - in some cases the employee went back to a conventional chair as they found that long periods sat in this position was not supportive enough. However I have other employees who are in DSE user posts who say they are the most comfortable chairs they have ever had and that all their back pains have disappeared since using them. It is important to get one which is height adjustable - Posturite, Osmond Group and a local company in Exeter called Back World all supply good quality kneeling chairs The HAG ones are good because they can also come with a 5 star base. Have you thought about asking you supplier to allow you to have one a "try" basis

Posted By Alison Melrose Kneeling chairs are not for everyone as those with a history of poor circulation in the legs, problems with balance or knee problems will probably find sitting extremely uncomfortable (even after short periods). Also, it IS possible to slouch in one of these chairs (similarly you can slouch on a "fit" ball as well if you really want to!). If getting one, I'd suggest only using it for short periods rather than as the main chair for the workstation. Instead I'd speak to chair companies (that sell conventional chairs) and try and get them to allow you to trial a couple if possible. There will no doubt be a chair out there that is comfortable, provides supports and meets the criteria laid out in the Regulations. I guess it's like buying a new car...many folk take a car for a test drive before they buy (yes there are some who impulse buy before I get flamed!)

Posted By Alex Ryding http://www.stokke.com/pr...riable&la=EN&na=UK&div=M Stokke make some of the most fantastic chairs around, if you have a large budget.

Posted By Rob Yuill Thanks for all the comments, and the "humour", it's all been very useful. Ta! Rob