Listed below are links to white papers which are downloadable in Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF format or links to external sites.
If you are interested in finding white papers related to workplace trends, click here.
General Ergonomics Topics
Allsteel Ergonomics and Design Guide (3/06)
Other White Papers
Ergonomics of Video Terminal Displays (1997)
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View Paper (PDF, 300KB) Common problems occuring from increased VDT use in the workplace.
Includes workstation design and solutions to increased health issues from
computer use.
GS Research Learning Styles
IFMA Tech Report (2005)
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View Paper (PDF, 1.47MB)Overview of different types of modern wireless systems. Speaks to issues, implementation, and considerations for creating a wireless facility.
Systems White Papers
Reach Ergonomic Benefits
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View Paper (PDF, 314KB) Ergonomic features and benefits of the Reach workstation tested using
innovative Motional Analysis technology.
Relate Ergo message on Pivoting Back (1/08)
Relate Ergo message on Quick Tension Lever
Sum AutoFit Exec Summary (3/04)
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View Paper (PDF, 145KB)Development behind the Sum Chair's engineered film that has low permeability and high toughness.
Sum Ergo Review Rani Lueder (6/04)
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View Paper (PDF, 675KB)Research relevant to movement and the implications for sitting and seating. Why is movement important? Why aren't all movements equal? Selected seat design considerations.
Sum Ergonomic Story
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View Paper (PDF, 477KB)The story behind the smart lumbar. How the technology in the Sum chair promotes an open body posture, creates an optimal pressure distribution across the back, and allows for optimal work targeting in any posture.
Sum Ergonomics of Motion
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View Paper (PDF, 473KB)Smart ergonomic features of Sum help to minimize occurance of improper adjustments and allow the user to keep a healthy, supported posture.
Sum Ergonomics of Sitting
Sum Features and Benefits
Seating White Papers
Sum Work Targeting White Paper
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View Paper (PDF, 68KB) Some chairs cause workers to lose their line of sight with their
computer screen when they recline. This paper compares different
ergonomic office chairs, showing the advantages of chairs with work
targeting.
Workspace Ranges of Motion
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View Paper (PDF, 1.26MB)Technical overview of understanding the functions and limitations of human joint range of motion as well as possible health risks.