ABSTRACT
Although work furniture has had so much more attention recently there is a long way to go before this is translated into action in the wider world. Increased international concern for the health and safety of people at work is one of the driving forces behind this book.; The Science of Seating brings together researchers in ergonomics and posture with industrial designers, to review and assess the current state of chair design, with implications for cultural, behavioural and occupational aspects of health. The contributions are a significant step in the science of seating and should lead to a better understanding of the mechanics, dynamics and the effects of seating on the sitter.; They point to ways in which seats might become easier-to-use and adjust, offering both comfort and postural support without compromising freedom of movement: and in the not-too-distant furture, "the intelligent chair" will "remember" the sitter's preferences for position, cushiness and so on.; Topics covered include: Adjustability, Anthropometics, Posture, Back Pain, Biomechanics, Seat Pressure Distributions, School children, Special Needs of Users, Design Applications, Industry Perspectives, VDT Standards.; It is aimed at researchers and practising seating designers, ergonomists, design engineers, occupational health workers and physiotherapists and furniture manufacturers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|6 pages
Introduction
part II|69 pages
Adjustability
part III|39 pages
Anthropometrics
part IV|27 pages
Posture
part V|34 pages
Back pain
part VI|39 pages
Biomechanics
part VII|35 pages
Seat pressure distributions
part VIII|42 pages
School children
part IX|35 pages
Users with special needs
part X|55 pages
Design applications
part XI|43 pages
Industry perspectives
part XII|12 pages
Ergonomics standards and legislative trends
part XIII|6 pages
Overview