Before purchasing an office chair, contact EHS for a specific recommendation. We consider a chair to be an ergonomic task chair if that chair is highly adjustable, inclusive of various body types, keeps body discomfort to a minimum and doesn't diminish productivity even when someone sits in it for more than 4hrs/day. Refer to our Chair Standards for more information: EHS Guidance on Ergonomic Task Chairs | Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).
If you or anyone you know is looking to purchase a chair, request an ergonomic assessment here: Ergonomic Assessment Request, U.Va. For more information about a list of approved chairs explore the Ergonomic Chairs and Furniture on UVA Contract | Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) document.
OFFICE CHAIRS
Here is a list of chairs that are available here at EHS, UVA for employees to try out after requesting an ergonomic assessment. Please note that the list is alphabetically ordered and not ranked in terms of quality. One size does not fit all!