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For my product study I have chosen to examine and explore how the design and manufacture of the chair has changed through the years. From the early richfelt chair to the sleek design and ergonomics of the modern office chair. I will also be looking into how some of these modern chairs, particularly the office chair are designed and manufactured.

The chair has undergone some important changes through the years; some of these changes are to do with new materials and the invention of sophisticated technology such as the ?CAM? machine that allows the user to create chair components much faster than he could by hand. A big change was in the manufacture of chairs that are used in offices and with computers as they have to comply with ?The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992? that states employers must perform an analysis of workstations in order to evaluate the safety and health conditions to which they give rise.

In relation to office chairs it means that chairs must be of adjustable height, with a backrest which tilts to support the user at work and at rest, and should swivel on a five-point base. It should be at the correct height relative to a keyboard on the desk.

Ergonomics in chairs have become increasingly important over the years as many people are now using computers, sitting at desks in offices and going to meetings all these require heavy chair usage.

For my product study I have chosen to examine and explore how the design and manufacture of the chair has changed through the years. From the early richfelt chair to the sleek design and ergonomics of the modern office chair. I will also be looking into how some of these modern chairs, particularly the office chair are designed and manufactured.

The chair has undergone some important changes through the years; some of these changes are to do with new materials and the invention of sophisticated technology such as the ?CAM? machine that allows the user to create chair components much faster than he could by hand. A big change was in the manufacture of chairs that are used in offices and with computers as they have to comply with ?The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992? that states employers must perform an analysis of workstations in order to evaluate the safety and health conditions to which they give rise. In relation to office chairs it means that chairs must be of adjustable height, with a backrest which tilts to support the user at work and at rest, and should swivel on a five-point base. It should be at the correct height relative to a keyboard on the desk.

Ergonomics in chairs have become increasingly important over the years as many people are now using computers, sitting at desks in offices and going to meetings all these require heavy chair usage.

For my product study I have chosen to examine and explore how the design and manufacture of the chair has changed through the years. From the early richfelt chair to the sleek design and ergonomics of the modern office chair. I will also be looking into how some of these modern chairs, particularly the office chair are designed and manufactured.

The chair has undergone some important changes through the years; some of these changes are to do with new materials and the invention of sophisticated technology such as the ?CAM? machine that allows the user to create chair components much faster than he could by hand. A big change was in the manufacture of chairs that are used in offices and with computers as they have to comply with ?The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992? that states employers must perform an analysis of workstations in order to evaluate the safety and health conditions to which they give rise. In relation to office chairs it means that chairs must be of adjustable height, with a backrest which tilts to support the user at work and at rest, and should swivel on a five-point base. It should be at the correct height relative to a keyboard on the desk.

Ergonomics in chairs have become increasingly important over the years as many people are now using computers, sitting at desks in offices and going to meetings all these require heavy chair usage.