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Article: Easy Chairs.(Brief Article)
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- Buildings
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- September 1, 2001
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When discussing how seating choices change with age, Alan Hedge, an ergonomics specialist at Cornell University, says jokingly, "A healthy 20-year-old could sit on a block of concrete and be fine." Concrete blocks, however, are not appropriate for the majority of end-users. To help facilities professionals choose proper seating, BI interviewed ergonomic research experts and design professional to develop a list of criteria questions. Their practical advice will help you get the perfect fit for your workplace needs.
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