GBP 57 SWIVEL WORK CHAIRS WORK-TEC AND WORK-TEC ERGO How to select your optimum work chair: 1. Select the suitable surface Fabric Skintec ■ Breathable. ■ Smooth, sealed surface ■ Comfortable. for maximum ease of cleaning. ■ Soft. ■ Non-slip and retains its shape, even ■ Hard-wearing. under continuous load. ■ Suitable for ■ Fire safety tested in accordance with industrial workplaces. DIN EN 1021-1 and 2. ■ Free from substances that are harmful to the environment – no phthalates, no PVC, no plasticisers. ■ Resistant to weak acids and alkalis. ■ Suitable for industrial and laboratory workplaces. Synthetic leather Supertec ■ Washable and easy-care. ■ Soft and comfortable. ■ Soft and comfortable. ■ Cut-resistant. ■ Disinfectant resistant. ■ Breathable. ■ Antibacterial. ■ Very wear-resistant. ■ PVC-free. ■ Non-slip. ■ Suitable for industrial and ■ Easy to clean. laboratory workplaces. ■ Suitable for industrial workplaces. Protective dots Breathable 96 2. Select the correct base Wear-resistant large glides. Suitable for: Working when applying considerable force or performing very fine motor movements. If the floor is extremely dirty. DIN 68877 prohibits the use of castors on chairs whose seat height is over 650 mm. Load-responsive castor braking for hard floors. Suitable for: All applications not covered by the use of glides. Note: Castors can easily be fitted in place of glides. Glides cannot be fitted in place of castors (the gas pressure spring would strike the floor). Footrest ring and glides. Work chairs with a footrest ring, known as counter chairs, are used when working at equipment with a high working height, e.g. in laboratories. Sitting on a high chair can result in your feet not touching the floor. As a result, the weight of the legs pulls the thighs onto the seat, which can impair blood circulation in the legs. A footrest ring supports the feet and helps to prevent varicose veins, circulatory disorders and problems with your veins. In addition, the footrest ring helps you to climb up onto the high work chair, which improves safety in the workplace. DIN 68877 prohibits the use of castors on chairs whose seat height is over 650 mm. 494