Ergonomics

This page compiles Sirakorn's note on setting an ergonomics workspace.

Gears

Choosing Ergonomic Chairs

• The best way is to try them yourself at the showroom.
• Series from Ergonomics Trend: [1] [2] [3] [4]

Gears I am using/used

Gentle remind: your height, weight, and shape matters.

According to SizeThailand [5], the average height of Thai male and female are 169.46 and 157.00 cm respectively. These criteria are used for the "Generic Thai" description in the review section below.

Chairs

• IKEA Markus (~5000THB)
  • Overall good. Comes with a tilt-sync feature, meaning the seat angle is automatically adjusted when you recline the back support.
  • Non-adjustable headrest. Too low for me but too high for Thai persons, according to my friends.
  • Several reports on torn down leather in some batch of leather models.
• Ergotrend Ergo Joy Plus (~9000THB)
  • Flexible in adjustments: seat depth + height + tilt, backrest height + angle, headrest height + angle.
  • None of the following options are in sync. Not ideal for people switching between upright and reclined sitting posture.
  • Non-adjustable lumbar, but adjusting seat height can help in positioning the lumbar properly.
  • Headrest is far too low for me. Ideal for generic Thais, I believe.
  • Not really good upper back support. I am using the headrest as a upper back supporter.
• Herman Miller Sayl
  • Actually my wife's. Comfortable enough though, even though too small for me.
• Steelcase Leap 2
  • My to-go now. No complaints.

Desks/Tables

• Indesk (Price unknown, used at the internship venue.)
  • Great. Worth buying.
  • Encourages you to do a routine alternative sit-stand re-positioning.

Readings

• Notes on RSI for developers
• 10 ท่าพื้นฐานยืดเหยียดร่างกาย