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GECA
The GECA (Good Environmental Choice) Certified products registered with the Australian and New Zealand Eco labeling programs. This label is awarded to products that meet voluntary environmental performance standards which have been created and assessed in conformance to international environmental labeling standards
Nepean Office Furniture are distributors for Therapod Seating Solutions and Gregory Commercial Chairs. These Companies are committed to providing a superior product, whilst minimizing adverse impacts to the environment.
AFRDI
Nepean Office Furniture offers many AFRDI approved chairs. The blue tick represents an assurance to customers that chairs, chair products and components have been tested to a standard with guaranteed certification
AFRDI assess products to ensure that they meet the relevant Australian Standard. Chairs which have been accredited by AFRDI have had their ergonomic and durability credentials thoroughly measured.
Level 6 certification indicates that the product is suitable for use in commercial applications, and the BS 5459 standard states that a product can be used for a extreme and heavy -duty usage.
Ergonomic Chairs
Nepean Office furniture offers a a full range of ergonomic chairs, including Gregory and Therapod chairs also sit stand stools and the new ergo saddle chair.
Features of a quality ergonomic chair:
There are many "ergonomic" chairs available but it can be a mistake to purchase one simply because it is labelled "ergonomic". Buying an AFRDI approved chair guarantee's
the chair is highly adjustable not only will the seat height adjust and have a height adjustable back including back tilt adjustments. A good qualitity chair will also have available an optional seat depth adjustment. These chairs will have a strong steel frame construction which is the foundation for the longest lasting and most durable chair.
AFRDI chairs best overall provide support and must be strong to pass government safety standards. These chairs will have a longer warranty between 5 to 10 years and a higher weight rating from 100kg upto 275kg weight rating.
Our trained staff can recommend chairs for each individual and were possible have chairs custom built & designed to fit a customers special needs.
Trial Chairs
Nepean Office Furniture offers a free trial of most of our office chairs they are genually available to try for a period of one to two weeks
Take your time. Experts agree that you have to try a chair for more than a few minutes in the store. To know if the chair you're considering is right for you, have it delivered to your office and work in it for several days. If it turns out that you're not comfortable in it, don't be afraid to send it back.
Ergonomic Workshops
Nepean Office Furniture ergonomic workshops are held twice a year co-hosted with Therapod seating solutions and an occupational therapist. These in services are very informative teaching the latest on ergonomics.