Task or ergonomic chairs-Used when extensive training sessions are planned and the participants are asked to sit for long periods of time. When considering this type of chair, make sure it is height adjustable by at least six inches, from 16 to 22 inches. When seated, a person's feet should rest flat on the floor. Another important feature is the seat and back tilt. Each should work independently of the other, allowing the person to adjust to the most comfortable body posture.
Swivel mechanisms permit the trainee to easily switch positions during long meetings.
Armrests should enable the trainee to rest their arms flat, creating a 90-degree angle at the elbow. This helps reduce fatigue to the upper body and temporarily takes pressure off the back. Casters also add mobility and can save time and effort when reconfiguring the room. The goal of task seating is to provide sufficient movement to relieve stiff and tense body parts without standing or stretching, which would disrupt the lesson. This does not eliminate the need for breaks, but it does allow them to be taken farther apart.