Laboratory Stools
Laboratory stools are among the furniture pieces that are needed in laboratories and clinics. It provides temporary comfortable rests to medical personnel who are exhausted in doing their critical work. Medical personnel can sit on the laboratory stool while doing their testing, examination and research. Choosing the correct laboratory stools for your need is essential because wrong specification of laboratory stools could cause discomfort and fatigue to medical personnel especially if they are working on long hours. Factors such as the stool height, design and comfort should be taken into consideration in looking for your laboratory stools. Here are some recommended ergonomic tips from www.safety.duke.edu.
• It is advisable to form a committee that will tackle ergonomic issues in the laboratory and meet regularly to ensure that all ergonomic issues in the laboratory are met and resolved on time.
• It is advisable that employees do some task rotation on an hourly basis to let the muscles recover from overuse.
• Always keep the important and usable items nearby so as to avoid moving from time to time.
• Take a break especially if you are doing repetitive tasks to prevent fatigue.
• Adjust chairs and stools to the correct height to achieve the neutral shoulder, elbow, and wrist posture.
• Adjust the foot ring to the correct height to maintain back and leg support. Consider using a high foot stool than using a foot ring.
• Always maintain a leg space especially when seated in a workstation.