Some jobs don’t stop at 5pm – and the equipment people rely on shouldn’t either.
Across Aberdeen and the North-east, many businesses operate around the clock. From control rooms and security stations to manufacturing, transport and energy sector operations, employees can be working day shifts, night shifts and everything in between.
In these environments, a workstation can be occupied for far longer than the traditional working day, often by several different people over a 24-hour period. That means the chair being used needs to cope with very different demands from standard office seating.
What makes a 24-hour chair different?
A 24-hour chair is designed specifically for intensive use in environments where seating may be used continuously across multiple shifts.
Durability is important, but so is adjustability. When several employees share the same workstation, each person should be able to adjust the chair to suit their height, build and preferred working position.
One employee may require greater lumbar support, while another may need to alter the seat height, armrests or back position. Being able to make those adjustments easily can make a significant difference during a long shift.
Getting the ergonomics right
When someone spends long periods sitting at a workstation, the correct support is important for both comfort and posture.
But choosing an ergonomic chair is only part of the solution. It also needs to be adjusted correctly for the person using it, with consideration given to desk height, screen position and the overall workstation set-up.
At Greenwell, we encourage customers to look at the complete working environment rather than selecting a chair simply on appearance or price.
This is particularly important in 24-hour workplaces, where different people may use the same workstation throughout the day and night.
Designed for demanding environments
One of the seating options Greenwell supplies for intensive working environments is the Ergo Click 24 Hour Chair.
Designed for 24-hour usage, it offers integral lumbar support and a range of adjustments to allow different users to set the chair to their own requirements. It also comes with a five-year mechanical guarantee.
For businesses operating shift patterns or shared workstations, investing in seating designed specifically for intensive use can help create a more comfortable and supportive working environment.
Try before you decide
There is no single office chair that will suit everyone.
That is why we always recommend trying different options where possible. Sitting in a chair, testing its adjustments and getting advice can be much more useful than choosing from a photograph or specification sheet.
Greenwell's Aberdeen showroom has a wide selection of office seating available to try, allowing businesses and individuals to compare different styles, levels of support and adjustment before making a decision.
Whether it is a conventional office chair or seating for a demanding 24-hour environment, the principle is the same: the right chair should fit the person, the job and the way the workstation is used.
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