Est. 1987 
Education
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 TYPIST CHAIRS
Nepean Office furniture offers a range of ergonomic chairs and footrests from the more traditional Typist Chairs to sit stand stools and the new saddle chair.
Ergonomic chairs have 3-lever fully ergonomic mechanism; seat height adjustment , adjustable arm rest ,adjustable gas lifts making the chair suitable for working at different heights.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A CHAIR
Correct seating posture is maintained over long periods
Height adjustable seat
Forward seat tilt and waterfall front edge to maximise blood circulation in the thighs and legs
Firm lumbar support on backrest that is height adjustable against the lower part of your back
Adjustable forward/back tilt on backrest to provide permanent contact support to your back
Height adjustable arms if applicable
Free float or synchronised mechanisms where applicable
SETTING UP AN ERGONOMIC WORKSTATION
Position the monitor and keyboard directly in front of you.
Adjust the height of your chair so that your forearms and wrists slope slightly towards your keyboard.
If your feet are not firmly on the floor use a footrest.
Set your monitor at approximately one arms length from you.
Ensure that the top of your monitor is just below eye level.
Position your keyboard so that your elbows hang freely at your side. Your hands should be as close as possible to your body.
Angle your monitor to reduce glare and contrast.
Vary your sitting position throughout the day to suit the task.
OHS OFFICE FURNITURE & CHAIRS
AFRDI Chairs meet OHS standards
Ergonomic Chairs with 3 levers Seat & Back Tilt with Adjustable height meet OHS requirements
OHS workspace means a floor area, excluding any area taken up by furniture, fittings or equipment, that is kept available for the person’s use and that comprises the place where the person must stand or sit plus the area that is immediately adjacent to that place.