What is an office ergonomic assessment and do I need one?

An ergonomic assessment is a systematic evaluation of a workstation — chair, desk, monitor, keyboard, and accessories — conducted by a certified ergonomist or occupational therapist. Individual assessments run $100–$300; enterprise assessments for large offices are more complex. You need one if: you have persistent pain despite adjusting your chair, you've recently returned from an injury, you're setting up a workstation for a user with specific health conditions, or OSHA compliance is a requirement in your industry. Most workers can self-assess using published ergonomic guidelines, but a professional assessment adds precision. FindOfficeFurniture.com can help you select chairs based on assessment specs — call 888-719-4960.