Adjustable Furniture

Design of computer workstations is slowly becoming more innovative, like the technology that sits on top of it. Adjustable workstations can accommodate a wide range of users, including a person of short stature who may need to work at a lower level or a large person in a power wheelchair that requires higher leg clearance.

There are different types of adjustable desks available including those that are powered and adjusted through pneumatic assistance with the touch of a button, and those that can be manually adjusted using a handle or knob.

Desks are also available with multiple work surfaces which are individually height-adjustable and some have a surface tilting feature for people who prefer an alternative seating position. Some desks also have cut-outs from the worktop surface which allow a powered wheelchair user with joystick controls to fit comfortably close to the work area.

Adjustable office chairs which provide back support and ensure a good seating position can help accommodate muscle fatigue and postural changes which occur throughout the day. Continuous use of equipment which is placed in an awkward position or involves leaning or hunching could result in strain or injury so an employer must ensure they take the necessary steps to avoid this.