Ergonomics takes priority

Bimos laboratory chairs, like the Labsit here, set standards. They are specifically designed for work in the laboratory and for the typical working postures such as pipetting or microscopy. (Photo: © Bimos)

Bimos laboratory chairs reliably follow the movements of their "owners". The backrest always remains in contact with the upper body and maintains the specified body angle. Additionally, they ensure maximum flexibility. (Photo: © Bimos)

Also with regard to the seat inclination, Labsit adapts individually to its "owner" and reliably follows their movements: The forward-leaning sitting position, for example when microscopy is performed, is supported by the flexible front edge of the Labsit seat. (Photo: © Bimos)

In addition to all its "professional" qualities, Labsit also visually enhances the often rather sterile laboratory environment through its variety of colors. In October 2017, Labsit was awarded the International Design Prize Baden-Württemberg "Focus Open 2017 in Gold" and the "German Design Award 2018, Winner." The cohesive overall concept of Labsit proves that even work chairs can be aesthetic and combine high standards of the work environment with comfort. (Photo: © Bimos)

The managing partners of Interstuhl, Helmut and Joachim Link (from left to right), in the production area. Bimos is a brand of Interstuhl Büro­möbel GmbH & Co. KG. (Photo: © Bimos)

Labs are workplaces of progress: no other sector grows as rapidly, and no other work environment generates as much innovation. The corresponding, flexible, and adaptable workstation equipment impresses with its ergonomically optimized functionality as well as the use of intelligent materials with functional surfaces. Laboratory chairs from Bimos are highly specialized solutions for the industries of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, and cleanroom environments. They play a central role in scientific work environments: they can be adapted to different laboratory activities and working postures, thereby directly protecting the health of valuable specialists. Because especially in concentrated laboratory work, the rule is: healthy sitting prevents postural damage, counteracts early fatigue, and thus leads to better work results.

How does ergonomics work?

Whether in the laboratory, production, or office: humans are not designed for static sitting. There is no single – correct and healthy – sitting posture. Rather, it is the case that only constant movement and a continuous change of sitting position on the chair sustainably relieve the body. So, the best posture is always the next one. Beyond this simple rule of thumb, there are additional guidelines for ergonomics in the workplace: for example, all body bending angles should always be at least 90°. But what makes an optimal, ergonomically supportive laboratory chair?

Bimos understands the requirements for a laboratory chair

In the daily work of a laboratory, it is often not possible to provide the body with the necessary relief through appropriate movement. Repetitive hand movements and static body postures characterize the work of employees – such as in the typical forward-leaning working position in laboratories. Bimos develops laboratory chairs tailored to these specific requirements. For example, Labster from Bimos is the world's first true laboratory chair. The chair concept is based on the results of an extensive user study conducted by the renowned Fraunhofer Institute and was designed exclusively for laboratory work and the typical postures associated with it, such as pipetting or microscopy.

Bimos laboratory chairs set standards: to relieve the body as ideally as possible and at the same time provide the necessary support, they reliably follow the movements of their “users.” The backrest always remains in contact with the upper body and maintains the prescribed body angles. Additionally, Bimos laboratory chairs ensure maximum flexibility: both in terms of seat height and tilt, as well as regarding any armrests.

All Bimos models guarantee maximum freedom of movement and allow for large reach areas. And since ergonomic features can only be beneficial for health if they are actually used, designers and ergonomics experts pay particular attention to making all Bimos seating solutions – from laboratory chairs, to lab stools, to standing aids – as intuitive as possible. They can be quickly and comfortably adjusted according to individual needs. This is especially important when the seating is used by many different people or “migrates” across various areas and departments throughout a workday.