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HEIGHT
The seat height should be adjustable
I5"-22"
1. Is the range of height adjustment adequate?
2. Can the chair height be easily adjusted?
3. Can adjustment be made from the seated position?
4. Are adequate footrests available?
5.
Can you sit with comfort
with your feet on the floor or a
footrest?
BACKREST
The
backrest or lumbar support should be
6-9" above the seat surface- If there is not
adequate support use a cushion The backrest angle should be adjustable 100-120
degrees. The backrest should also
be high enough to
support the thoracic spine.
I. Does the chair have a high backrest?
2. Does the backrest interfere with arm movements?
3. Is the lumbar support adequate?
4. Is the tension of the backrest
adjustable?
5. Does the backrest tilt back?
6. Does the backrest lock in position?
7. Can the backrest
tilt back?
8. Can the
backrest be
adjusted up and down?
9. Can the backrest be adjusted forward?
ARMREST
The
armrest should have a minimum width of 16" inches and be adjustable
from 7 to10 inches above
the seat cushion.
1. Does the chair have armrests?
2. Are armrests appropriate for the job?
3. Are armrests optional?
4. Do armrests interfere with
movements?
5. Are the armrests comfortable?
6. Can you
adjust the height of the armrests?
COMFORT
The
seat depth (distance from the front of
the seat to the backrest) should be
about 15 inches ideally.
1. Does the seat pan
have rounded front edge?
2. Does the seat pan tilt?
3.
Is seat pan tension adjustable?
4. Does
seat pan lock in position?
5. Do you have one inch space between the
back of your knees and the edge of the seat pan?
6. Do you have one inch space on each side
of your hips and thighs?
7. Does the seat pan tilt independently or the backrest instead
altogether?
8. Is the chair adequately padded and comfortable?
Safety and Ease of Use
1. Is
the chair stable?
2. Does
the chair have a 5 leg base?
3. Are
casters matched to the floor?
4. Can
casters be changed?
5. Are
all adjustments safe against self or unintentional release?
6.
Does the chair meet all applicable fire codes?
7.
Does the chair move easily when you need it to?
8.
Can you swivel easily thus avoiding twisting your lower back?
9.
Are the controls easy to use?
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