A Threesixty Publication 360steelcase.com Ergonomic Study Fall 2010 Leap Productivity and Health Impact Study In a year-long study people who received the Leap chair and office ergonomics training achieved up to a 17.
ERGONOMIC STUDY FA L L 2010 Leap makes a measurable difference in two separate health and productivity studies As the number of knowledge workers grows worldwide, so does the need to design ergonomic programs that improve the health and productivity of these workers.
ERGONOMIC STUDY FA L L 2010 “This study was designed to assess how well a highly adjustable chair and office ergonomics training could affect ergonomic knowledge, postural behavior, health and productivity.” — Ben Amick STUDY DESIGN Two companies participated in the study, and over 450 employees at both locations were studied for one year. Over 200 volunteers were selected from the first company, a public sector agency that collects sales taxes.
ERGONOMIC STUDY FA L L 2010 “The productivity benefits shown by the Leap chair-with-training group were quite large compared with the program’s costs. In contrast, the training-only group did not show any statistically significant changes in productivity.” — Kelly DeRango STUDY RESULTS* The Leap chair-with-training group showed significant improvements in both health status and productivity.
ERGONOMIC STUDY FA L L 2010 The Leap chair’s design includes several unique features that can contribute to improved well-being and productivity. LiveBack Height, Width, Depth, and Pivot Arms The Leap chair’s back changes shape to support the entire spine. This can reduce the chance of lower back sag and a hunched posture, which weakens disc walls, stresses back ligaments and causes deterioration of the spine.
ERGONOMIC STUDY FA L L 2010 Resources BEN AMICK, PH.D., UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON Dr. Amick is an internationally recognized leader in building healthy workplaces and developing new outcome-based measures of people’s ability to enjoy their life and work. He received his Ph.D. from The Johns Hopkins University in 1986.
