Furniture, and in particular control room operator chairs, is a key element in employee well-being.
Among the factors to consider when choosing the most suitable chair, for example for a 24/24 workstation, is electrostatics.
Is there really an electrostatic factor?
YES, it's the phenomenon of electrostatic discharge or ESD - Electro Static Discharge.
This phenomenon brings together inconveniences and dangers for employees: from the furtive discomfort of an electrostatic spark felt on the skin to the manifestation of serious pathologies such as semicircular lipoatrophy. Electrostatics is a danger that must be prevented.
In a control room as in a tertiary workspace, employees are exposed to this phenomenon through the accumulation of electrical charges in their immediate environment: furniture, floors, electrical installations, electronic devices, dry air...
SOA, aware of this risk, has added to its range of furniture chairs designed and developed to meet the requirements of standard EN 61340-5-1, which lists the criteria to be met to protect employees from the risk of electrostatic phenomena.
Contact us to find out more and design an ergonomic workspace for your teams.
