Posts by Gary Schwankl
Laying down on the job with Altwork Station
No, this person isn’t at the dentist’s office. He’s at work. Shown here is the Altwork Station which we believe to be the world’s first office desk that allows you to lay down on the job. It launched in 2015 with a $3900 price tag for the initial run and a $5900 cost after that.…
Read MoreWhat does “GREENGUARD Certified” mean?
In the description of many of our products, you’ll notice the words, “GREENGUARD Certified”. But what does it mean to you? When you see the words, GREENGUARD Certified, it means that the product has met some of the world’s highest standards for low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into indoor air. People spend about 90% of…
Read MoreOctober is Ergonomics Awareness Month
Just about everywhere you go, there are people working on computers: offices, schools, libraries, retail settings, and many other organizations. In these environments, ergonomics play a crucial role in employee comfort, production and overall health. Webster’s defines ergonomics as: an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and…
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