*NEW* Zira now instock!
Jun 10 '10
Global's new Zira line is a modern sleek take of there already popular Adaptabilities line.
Stop in today and check it out!
Meshback Stacking Chair
May 03 '10
Global has just released a new stacking chair that features a mesh back.
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Pioneer of Occupational Ergonomics
Jan 06 '10
Frank Gilbreth (1868-1924) was a pioneer of motion study and occupational ergonomics. He became interested in motion study during his first job as a brick layer, where he noticed that unnecessary motions were primarily responsible for making the job tiring and back breaking.
Gilbreth and his wife (Lillian Gilbreth) later went on to study the motions of all kinds of workers, attempting to make their jobs easier. Unlike Frederick Taylor, whose motion studies were focused on efficiency and increasing corporate profits, the Gilbreths believed that all aspects of the workplace should be constantly questioned and improved upon for the benefit of the worker. Their emphasis on the "one best way" paved the way for the understanding that repeated motions can lead to workers experiencing repetitive motion injuries.
The Quest for the One Best Way
Besides discovering the best way to lay bricks, Gilbreth devised work methods that help save lives. For example, he proposed that a surgical nurse hand surgical instruments to the surgeon as called for. Gilbreth also developed standard techniques used by armies around the world to teach recruits how to rapidly disassemble and reassemble their weapons even when blindfolded or in total darkness.
Published by adriamooney March 28th, 2007 in Ergonomics and Society, History of Ergonomics, Occupational Safety, Uncategorized and Videos.
Desks for HOME now instock!
Oct 08 '09
We now carry smaller home style desks!
Stop by today to browse our new selection.
NEW HOURS
Sep 17 '09
Open until 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays now!
We have changed our hours for the winter.
Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. -
8:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Who made the first office chair?
Jun 25 '09
Charles Darwin
One the earliest known innovators to have created the modern office chair was naturalist Charles Darwin, who put wheels on the chair in his study so he could get to his specimens more quickly.
Gregory Katz. "On Darwin's 200th, a theory still in controversy" East Valley Tribune February 8, 2009
Cubicle History
Jun 25 '09
The preference for office cubicles draws from a rich history. As real estate prices rose and collars changed from blue to white at the turn of the century, economical office furniture was more important than ever. Office cubicles came to popularity in
1968, alongside the Civil Rights Act and Johnny Cash's "Live from Folsom Prison" album. Cubicles served as a bold antidote to the bay of secretaries and big, open office spaces common in this era.
New Chair!
Jun 25 '09
Global has just began to put their new Mesh Back Accord into production.
For more information on the Mesh Back Global Accord follow the link.
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Laptop users MUST read!
Feb 20 '09
How to get comfortable on your laptop. I've provided the small article below called "The Laptop Hunch." If you work on a laptop this is a must read! It's a short article that is full of detail on issues with laptops and how to improve ergonomics while working on yours.
The Laptop Hunch
Ergonomic Components
Keyboard Tray -
Humanscale 5G
L2 Laptop Holder -
Humanscale L2 Laptop Holder
The above article was originally published in Interiors & Sources. The article is entitled Ergonomics 102: Creating a Healthy Workstation.
What about keyboards?
Jan 27 '09
The article below is a must read for anyone who works 2 or more hours a day at a computer.
The Link ->>
Click Here
The Desks Plus Team
Ergonomic Workstation Tips
Jan 22 '09
Here are some tips you can try to improve the ergonomic setup of your workstation.
Workstation Ergonomic Tips
The Desks Plus Team
The Scoop???
Dec 18 '08
Today we launched our "The Scoop" section on our new site. The Scoop will be used for posting up details about current specials, ergonomic tips, office furniture history and more!
Check back frequently to get "The Scoop" at Desks Plus!
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