Articles tagged ‘Ergonomics’

Employers guide to home working updated

Employers guide to home working updated

HSE clarified employers have same health and safety responsibilities for home workers as for any other workers
20th January, 2021 News
Beyond 100 days of home working

Beyond 100 days of home working

Guides on the ergonomics of home working, full practical tips for any new, or a seasoned home worker
9th July, 2020 News
​New Furniture Design Toolkit for Domestic Furniture now available

​New Furniture Design Toolkit for Domestic Furniture now available

The Furniture Design Toolkit for the domestic sector is the only design resource to contain this highly valuable information, provided by industry experts...
1st February, 2016 News
Pressure Mapping: Review of Validity to Assess Comfort - Guidelines for Best Practice
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
​Report on 'Real-life' UK kitchen study findings
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​Report on 'Real-life' UK kitchen study findings

Findings from a three year study into the way UK consumers use kitchens

1st January, 2014 Information
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