Finding the correct office supplies to create the perfect is very important as you hours sitting in your chair working when in te office. Some areas to consider when designing your office layout are :-
Workstation -
The basic idea is that the workstation should be fully adjustable, mobile and versatile. Every person is different and will have different needs.
Important elements are desk height, shape and size. Ensure that the user is sitting directly in front of their monitor, whilst maintaining comfort and a distance of at least 25cm from the eye to the screen.
Make sure there will be enough desk space for all necessary items. There should also be plenty of room to adjust the monitor, keyboard and mouse in order to adopt a comfortable working position and correct posture.
Hands, wrists and arms will benefit from using wrist supports for the keyboard and mouse. These ensure correct posture and help prevent RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) conditions.
For those who spend a lot of time on the phone, a cradle can be used to take strain from the neck. You may also want to use phones with hands-free speakers. As for the legs, using a foot support can reduce pressure on the lower back and legs and improve circulation in the lower body.
Lighting -
Make sure this is indirect, and flexible to suit the needs of individuals. Use blinds and shades in the office to fully control outside light. Also use monitors that can be angled to suit the user, and purchase anti-glare filters; these are relatively cheap.
Ensure that the monitor is not affected by direct sunlight as this will strain the user eyes. If natural sunlight is not available, use daylight effect strip lights instead. They provide significantly more light than standard strip lights.
Quality Standards -
Are you committed to quality management and environmental standards?
If so, make sure the furniture supplier comes with written statements relating to the ISO 9000 quality assurance standard (9001 for manufacture, ISO 9002 for service) and the ISO 14001 environmental management standard (which addresses such issues as dust, discharge waste, use of non-toxic lacquers etc in the manufacturing process).
Other standards relating to furniture design and construction are BS 6396 (wire management), BS 7179 (design ergonomics for VDU workers), BS 4875 (strength and stability), BS 5852 (upholstered furniture, including the use of fire retardant fabrics) and BS EN ISO 9241-5:1999 (ergonomic requirements for office work with VDU screens).
