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What is a high work chair? (Continued)

A high work chair often features upholstery that is more resistant to impact, dirt, or has special properties. A good example of this is an ESD chair, where the upholstery has anti-static properties. Or a cleanroom chair equipped with special filters, so they don't introduce dust into the room when you sit on them.

With a high workshop chair, adjustability is just as important as with a regular office chair you'd find in an office. The main difference lies in the height (duh). Because a high work chair is equipped with a longer gas spring and foot support (platform or foot ring), it is suitable for counter workstations and work surfaces that need to be higher than a standard workstation due to equipment.

In fact, choosing a high workshop chair is not very difficult. If the chair is to be used in an environment different from an office space, at a high, non-adjustable workstation, and where other factors such as impact and wear resistance also play a role, then a high work chair is already worth considering.

There are different types of high work chairs, each with its unique properties. Below are a few examples.

• High cleanroom chair - the name already reveals where you'll primarily find this chair, namely in a cleanroom. This furniture meets strict requirements and comes with filters that prevent dust formation.
• High laboratory chair - also an obvious choice. In the lab, this chair provides the necessary comfort. Important properties include; upholstery resistant to solvents and easy to clean.
• High ESD chair - you'll primarily encounter this chair in a production environment for products sensitive to static electricity, such as electronics.

The answer can be short. Namely, no. But it's a bit more nuanced than that. In an office environment, a highly adjustable ergonomic office chair is clearly preferred. However, as soon as the environment has an impact and other requirements come into play, a good work chair can easily come out much better in comparison.

This is comparable to any other ergonomic chair. The most important aspect is that it is easily adjustable to the user(s). By using a properly adjusted high work chair, you prevent complaints in the back, legs, shoulders, and neck. A good high work chair is equipped with a foot ring or platform, so you can support your feet.

A high work chair, like any other ergonomic product, is not a cure on its own. If there are complaints, it is not unwise to look at the workplace and activities as a whole. For example, moving a tray of screws so you no longer have to reach can already make a big difference.