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1. L din The loading of cabinets and filing systems mobile and fixed must be carried out from the 0d g lower part upwards to avoid the overturn of the furniture and cause dangerous accidents advices It is convenient to carry out the loads from the furthest areas to the most accessible areas to avoid decompensation of the furniture and unwanted overturns The TOTAL WEIGHT is the weight of the cabinet or element plus the weight of its support The weight content of the elements should be established in the following table unless the manu facturer establishes a maximum load Indicated in a visible and durable way Load per unit area Shelves 1 5 kg dm2 Bar slide racks 5 0 kg dm2 Extension elements 0 5 k dm2 Hanging folder racks 4 0 kg dm2 www actiu com 24 04 screens Screens and dividers are important furnitu he distribution of space and separation of According to its definition a divider scree or ceiling and may bear a character or no re elements for posts n is a piece of urniture that divides spaces and is not fixed to the floor The systems ixed to the floor and ceilings are excluded is used the rules from the application site of rules area Screens although the term ACTIU IT IS CALLED A PARTITION PANEL THAT CONSISTS OF A METAL STRUCTURE NORMALLY IN A RECTANGULAR SHAPE AND A WOODEN2. ACTIU Sitting 6 hours or more a day makes one 4090 more likely to live 15 years less than people who sit less than 3 hours Even if you do exercise The discomfort of musculoskeletal n Neck ev Shoulders 0 Back G Hands OD legs Physical inactivity intensive work little space for mobility bad posture over a prolonged period of time therefore the high pace of work provoke fatigue and numbness We highlight 5 principal areas where we have detected these symptoms Neck _ Asociado a malas posturas del cuello colocado de forma girada o demasiado flexionado extendido Normalmente se produce por mala colo caci n de la Pantalla o de la superficie de trabajo Shoulders amp Upper Back _ Shoulders and upper back associated by upper muscular effort of the girdle They are mainly related to no support on the forearms at the time of typing or using the mouse or the elevation of the shoulders if the desk is too high Back _ To sit the back posture is totally changed in respect to when one is standing The pelvis maintains a slight incline forwards supporting the column in the lumbar region Forming a double S If the chair doesn t allow different postures high back chairs and rigid and doesn t allow good back support and if the desks are too high or too low this will cause discomfort in the back Hands amp Wrists _ They are less common problems and they occur principally due to the ba
3. Adjustment of depth of seat seeking complete support of buttocks and muscles and at the same time the back In cases that it isn t you must provide a variety of sizes of chairs with different depths Armrests are advisable as to remove weight off the neck and shoulders They should be sufficient in height to support the arms but not to be a bother in their position at work They should be removable or adjustable The swivel base with castors should allow short comfortable movements that are simple and safe 5 spokes is recommended to provide stability A footrest is advisable for additional support change of postures and for those that don t reach the floor It must be sufficiently big enough anti slip and with an adjustable incline EN 1335 1 2000 AC 2002 Office furniture Office work chair Part 1 Dimensions Determination of dimensions EN 1335 2 2009 Office furniture Office work chair Part 2 Safety requirements EN 1335 3 2009 AC 2009 Office furniture Office work chair Part 3 Test methods www actiu com 10 c furniture 01 chairs use advice proposals in current legislation about Office furniture Advice to avoid accidents with chairs They must possess a small rolling resistance when the chair is empty ensuring the impossibility of involuntary movement but without any lost of mobility of the chair Never use the chair to climb on to reach high objects The movement of this on occas
4. Activities Intense use of the computer Increased postural load High quality ergonomic furniture Customer Service positions A variety of positions aa Activities Direct contact with the public Information desk calls etc The positions are more versatile and accessible according to the task www actiu com a 6 d _ ergonomics at Workspaces Health prevention Associated risks in the office Disorders musculoskeletal visual fatigue headaches thermal discomfort monotony lack of motivation stress The problems are divided into three large groups according to the source of the cause Postural load Static postures musculoskeletal problems Work environment Lighting Temperature Humidity Noise exposure Psichosocial Stress Mental Load Motivation e Adequate management design of offices office furniture teams adapted to the necessities good training of the workers correct organization of the tasks Knowledge about the measures needed to avoid the problems related with postural load One must put aside that the ergonomic problems are only given by incorrect posture because in recent years new factors are being considered like postural mobility the possibilities of personalisation adaptation to the different activities within the scope of the job and the organisation of the job d 7 User s Guide for Office Furniture Ergonomics
5. www actiu com 20 D conservation of materials b 1 User s Guide for Office Furniture Conservation amp Cle ng ACTIU surfaces materials wood fabrics b www actiu com 2 D _ conservation amp cleaning surfaces general maintenance a Actiu recommends that you always use cleaning products with PH neutral and which respect the environment Glass Use a cloth and a spray glass cleaner Lacquered and painted components Use warm soapy water and dry with a cloth Metalic pieces Use warm water and mild soap and dry with a cloth In the case of chairs cupboards and blocks avoid the movable parts that may remain wet Pullout drawers and cupboards The sliding rails to the drawers and cupboards do not need lubrication All these products have been pre lubricated in manufacture to ensure the correct movement during the whole product life At the time of cleaning avoid getting the Sliding rails wet User s Guide for Office Furniture Conservation amp Cleaning ACTIU Maintenance of the surfaces Actiu products have been made using a great variety of materials metal plastic glass etc Follow the advice written for each Actiu product ensuring the conservation for many years to come like the first day after its purchase General Maintenance Please clean the surface of your furniture with a damp cloth and mild detergent We recommend you always use non polluting cleaning
6. 3 2000 Office furniture Screens Part 3 Test methods www actiu com 28 4 4 EN karta ri
7. Avoiding the accumulation of static electricity ACTIU v CAUTION X AGRAVANTING Materials with no electrostatic charge Lots of electrostatic charges Air ionizing No humidity Conduct materials well connected to the ground Not controlled electromagnetic radiations sistema integrado Actiu de conexi n a toma tierra Electrostatic charge is transferred to the human body by furniture made of electricity conduct materials To avoid this load Actiu has created VITAL PLUS ST allows us to connect the structure of the earth eliminating the accumulation of this load and generating magnetic fields getting rid of any symptom linked to this cause www actiu com 18 03 storage User s Guide for Office Furniture Furniture Following the European standards for office furniture office iling is not applicable to mechanical filing systems of high density or rotary filing or drawing files These rules do not contemplate the structural safety of he building if a cabinet is hanging the resistance only includes the cabinet and inside and not the wall and its hinges ACTIU CONSEQUENTLY WITH THE STANDARDS ESTABLISHED FOR OFFICE FURNITURE FOR FILING THEY ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR MECHANICAL FILING SYSTEMS OF HIGH DENSITY OR ROTARY FILING OR DRAWING FILES IT SHOULD BE ADDED THAT THE RULES DO NOT CONTEMPLATE THE STRUCTURAL SAFETY OF THE B
8. OR OTHER PANEL GENERALLY OPAQUE THE RULE HAS MODIFIED THIS OFFICE ELEMENT AS THE OFFICE SCREEN www actiu com 26 c fu mn itu re 04 screens screens dimensions amp requirements The dimensions set out in this manual are collected with anthropometric data including 90 of the European population The dimensional data is reflected in the following table Sitting Position Standing Position Maximum 110 cm Maximum 140 cm WITH visual contact Maximum 140 cm Maximum 180 cm WITHOUT visual contact If you have to place It will be related to the width and depth of work an order consult i t your manufacturer or surfaces and with cabinets so that they are distributor as to which combinable and compatible with one another is the better option adapted for your place of work i Although it is not standardized it is Thickness recommended that you provide better product stability c 27 User s Guide for Office Furniture Furniture ACTIU 180 cm V 140 cm Standing EE position With Visual Contact Without Visual Contact 140 cm 110 cm 2 Sitting position With Visual Contact Without Visual Contact European standard for consultation EN 1023 1 1996 Office furniture Screens Part 1 Dimensions e EN 1023 2 2000 Office furniture Screens Part 2 Mechanical safety requirements EN 1023
9. Seat Adjustment The mechanism is operated by pressing the lever upwards which is situated on the right underneath the seat It has a zip mechanism that allows 6 lockable positions An auto return system moves the seat to the closest position to the back when it is operated without exerting pressure on the seat Rotating pivot system of 180 degrees 3D arms that allows a clockwise swivel horizontal to the armrests Height of Seat Adjustment Move the lever that is on the right hand side under the seat and adjust to the height of your choice increasing or decreasing the pressure If the height of the seat is adjusted correctly your muscles and legs form a right angle and your feet rest horizontally on the floor C www actiu com 6 nla c furniture 01 chairs operative chairs dimensions amp A work chair is a chair with a back with or without armrests and requirements which its seat can be adjusted in height and rotation Armrests Clear width between armrests Group A and B 460 510 mm Group C 460 mm a Width Group A B and C gt 40 mm Rotation Ak Group A B and C 30 Useful longitude as Useful longitude Seat Group A B and C gt 200 mm Group A B and C Fixed 200 250 mm Adjustable 200 and 250 mm Distance of leaning edge of seat Group A B and C 2100 mm European standard for consultation EN 1335 1 2000 Office furniture Office work ch
10. Use of glass or wax cleaners Use of polishes that leave layers which trap dirt and particles that can scratch the surface and damage its appearance Avoid allowing liquid to have contact with wood www actiu com b 8 D _ conservation amp cleaning fabrics general maintenance Re Actiu recommends that you always use cleaning products with PH neutral and which respect the environment To carry out cleaning we recommend a liquid product or using a sponge especially for leather 6 Water x Grease Ink Chicle User s Guide for Office Furniture Conservation amp Cleaning Leather_ Dry immediately clean with a damp cloth and white diluted vinegar then rinse with water Taf grease and other chemical products_ use a cloth soaked in meths Don t smoke and make sure you ventilate the room Pen ink_ Rub gently with a damp cloth to absorb the ink Afterwards use a cloth soap and alkali then rinse Take special care with those products that contain acrylic polyamide and polypropylene Pens glue paint and varnishes See Grease Use a frozen product especially for chewing gum Or an ice cube Upholstery_ Immediately clean with a damp absorbent cloth Use a clean absorbent cloth to clean the edges Drinks Wax Rust Use a mix of 2 3 meths and 1 3 vinegar Scrape the top layer when the wax is hard Then iron over it on a medium heat using blotting paper between itse
11. height The edges should be rounded and shouldn t possess a burr as the user will hurt themselves on them Furthermore tubes with extreme openness shouldn t exist The distance of security of any mobile accessible part should be lt 8 mm or gt 25 mm to avoid injury to the user The previous directive applies to walls whose movement is one to the other except doors hinged covers and extension elements The distances mentioned before also apply to distances bet ween handles and other parts The ajustable parts must be controlled so that they cannot be operated accidentally Extension elements must be planned in effective retention systems European standard for consultation CEN TR 14073 1 2004 Office furniture Storage furniture Part 1 Dimensions e EN 14073 2 2004 Office furniture Storage furniture Part 2 Safety requirements EN 14073 3 2004 Office furniture Storage furniture Part 3 Test methods for determination of stability and the strenght of structure www actiu com 23 c fu mn itu re 03 storage storage use advices Mobility and transportation Movility with pallets Movility k s TT CL with wheels AE gt C 23 User s Guide for Office Furniture Furniture A ACTIU Loading process 7 ria W perek dienu neuan B ER oo O
12. IU RECOMMENOS INSTALLATION OF ALL PRODUCTS BY SPECIALIZED PERSONNEL ACTIU Materials used in ACTIU products Estructures Melamine Tops Metallic s Fitting supports amp iron joints Profiles Finishes and accesories Surfaces Upholstery Drawers Interior Accessories amp Door signs Bases amp caps Castors Mechanisms of regulation tilt tension elevation and closing 30 25 19 16 10 and 3 mm width Steel or aluminium Painted epoxi or chrome Injected in technical plastics PA FV PP FV PS amp ABS Steel aluminium zamak and technical plastics Steel Aluminium or plastic extrusions epoxi painted chromed or film coated Melamine of 80 gr m wood Melamine of 100gr m smooth Edges coating in PP PS ABS and PVC Fabrics of differents qualities finishes and leathers Injected in PS Injected in plastic PA PP PS amp ABS Metals in cast aluminium and steel PP PP FV and PA Teflon with and without brakes Steel technical plastics Aluminium technical plastics b 6 www actiu com D _ conservation amp cleaning wood general maintenance Dry the surface with a sponge Water Use a damp sponge with a cleaner rinse and dry Grease C 7 User s Guide for Office Furniture Conservation amp Cleaning Drinks Actiu recommends that you always use cleaning products with PH neutral and which respect the environment Remove liquid with a damp c
13. UILDING THAT IS TO SAY THE RESISTANCE OF A HANGING CABINET ONLY INCLUDES ITSELF AND THE PARTS WITHIN AND NOT FOR EXAMPLE THE WALL OR THE HINGES www actiu com 20 c fu mn itu re 03 storage storage dimensions a In the rules already established the reguirements of safety apply to this type of office furniture guaranteeing with its design that the requirements risk is minimal under normal conditions The dimensions that are set out in the rules are based on dimensions of different products to store documents and its most common ones of which we recommend a certain archive size of furniture for paper documents paper files and electronic documents If they are next to desks it is advisable they are the same height a and the dimensions are included in the sections of the office desks The width and length should also be taken into account b If it is used next to a divider then it is recommended that the height of the furniture meets the dimensions that are indicated in the section of dividers it is obligatory that Liu manufacturer s files of office furniture indicate the height the width and the external depth of the file 80 100 80 21 User s Guide for Office Furniture Furniture ACTIU UNE EN ISO 14073 1 functional archive reguirements The cabinet will not produce any damage unless a fully laden cabinet falls from a considerable
14. USER S MANUAL User s guide for Office Furniture Ergonomics Use and Conservation Users guide for Office Furniture Ergonomics Use and Conservation November 2011 User s Guide for Office Furniture ACTIU This publication is for all those users that are related to office furniture We have collected and organi zed a series of National and International rules that affect the characteristics and functions of office furniture The rules are not obligatory to follow but we think that it is increasingly more necessary to standardi ze to help the prescriber select between the vast range of products that exist on the market today and each day to a greater extent the compliance of these rules are demanded by the users On these pages that data has been outlined to faci litate the good use of furniture that Actiu offer and therefore must not be used to substitute the rules governing these uses www actiu com Objetive To inform users all the information concerning the factors that favor an adequate work space according to ergonomic criteria The election and establishment of requirements for office furniture To be synonymous of security and quality given that the implantation of minimum requirements ensure the certificates and the test reports become guaranteed document To know the rules of office furniture and the requirements that are established Unify the terminology specific to office furn
15. air Part 1 Dimensions Determination of dimensions Categories depending on the variety of regulations that chairs have A Chairs that have height and incline adjustments of seat and back B Chairs that have adjustments in height of seat and incline of back C Chairs that adjustment of height of seat User s Guide for Office Furniture Furniture A ACTIU Seat Back Back width Group A B and C gt 360 mm Height of lumbar support Group A B and C 170 220 mm min of 50 mm Height of seat Adjustable height Varies according to group Castors Group A 400 510 mm Group B 420 510 mm Group C 420 480 mm Type H Hard castors with hard wheels The castors are monocolour on all surfaces They are recommended for textile floors Type W RSoft Castors with soft wheels These wheels differ by the body of the wheel and the colour They are appropriate for floors without Seat inclination textiles like parguet or stone Grupo A between 2 and 7 min of 6 Grupo BandC between 2 and 7 Group A Band C 24 090 TE Depth of the seat Back inclination Group A 400 420 mm Group B Fixed 380 420 mm Adjustable 400 and 420 mm Group C Fixed gt 380 mm Adjustable 400 mm Group A and B between 15 When the depth of the back depends on the adjustment of the back the minimum depth is measured in the lowest position and
16. ative Physical less space_ The environment where the job is situated makes the office furniture adapt to new situations User s Guide for Office Furniture Ergonomics ACTIU In terms of office furniture there isn t any existing model that is the best because the adaptability of all the office furniture varies according to the use of which it is intended The different jobs establish different types of tasks with which the furniture varies according to which type and therefore the furniture is adaptable to the tasks of the users Each combination needs some different characteristics We are able to simplify these positions into 4 different blocks Management Jobs Positions of command Ka Activities Studio and analysis of information Less computer use Meetings Aesthetics image prevails over the ergonomic aspect Administrative Jobs Tasks with less autonomy Og and less creative character red Activities Computer work Management of an abundant amount of information on paper It takes into account a level of ergonomics Whatever the place of use or employment destined the office furniture must comply with basic requirements and obligations to guarantee that during their use there will not be any accidents and furthermore must be robust enough to provide assurance that it can perform the job that is required Technical positions A Tasks with greater autonomy and intellectual charge
17. d position of wrists very extended upwards flexed downwards or deflected This is a result of the position of the keyboard very high or inclined desks too high or prolonged tasks of imputing data onto computers Legs amp Knees _ The problems occur over a prolonged time of sitting down and cause numbness in the legs Normally it happens if the chair is too big for the user where the edge puts pressure on the knees or bad position of the knees during ones work www actiu com a 8 Health prevention Reguirements in workplace elements Table B Chair Lectern Footrests av 9 User s Guide for Office Furniture Ergonomics d _ ergonomics at Workspaces Minimum ergonomic reguirements Sufficient dimensions to place work objects loosely on it Finishes of the surface in matt to avoid reflections and preferably in soft colours not very light or very dark Low thermal transmission in the contact parts of the user and free of edges and sharp angles Space under the desk to allow mobility and to ensure a comfortable position for the user The seat should be adjustable in depth in a range necessary for a different population of users Back with lumbar adjustment and height and incline adjustments Base with 5 spokes to give stability to the chair Adequate wheels for each type of floor Covers of the chair made from breathable materials Comfortable incline of the seat and the edge with no pressured hams
18. e use ET User s Guide for Office Furniture Furniture ACTIU 01 Chairs 02 Tables 03 Storage 04 Screens mln www actiu com 01 chairs User s Guide for Office Furniture Furniture Office chairs along with the tables are the elements with the biggest ergonomic impact in the office As we have observed its constructive characteristics and dimensions will influence the posture adopted during work and other factors like mobility change of posture and adaptation for different activities As we have seen the use and choice of a good chair is one of the most important factors to take into account when making a job position as it is the best way to eliminate the principal musculoskeletal injuries We must give the workers and users of these positions the best training so as they can live a healthy life and do exercises that without doubt will help to remove some of the loads and stresses of work ACTIU ACCORDING TO EUROPEAN LAW WHICH IS CURRENTLY IN FORCE OFFICE FURNITURE PROVIDES THAT WITHIN CHAIRS TWO TYPES EXIST ON ONE HAND WORK CHAIRS OR OPERATIVE OFFICE CHAIRS AND ON THE OTHER HAND VISTOR AND PROFESSIONAL CHAIRS www actiu com lt 4 c furniture 01 chairs operative chairs regulations and A work chair is a chair with a back with or without armrests and movements which its seat can be adjusted in height and rotation Movements i Lumbar Regulation Sycron mechanism Available
19. elop All of these objectives fall into what is now called the ergonomic office but What is actually an ergonomic office Nowaday it seeks to arrange jobs so that the workers are comfortable in their office An Ergonomic Office should comply with a series of requirements optimal for the workers That the Social Relationship will be more human the Work Conditions will be the maximum optimal the workplace complies with a series of rules that allow their users to do their jobs and perform their functions in an optimal way for health ACTIU People who work in offices already spend around 80 000 hours seated throughout their working life which can provoke back injuries if one is in an inadequate position or with a bent back 32 SLEEPING It is easy to maintain these positions over a period of time 56 because there is low muscular OTHERS effort over time the injuries could be dangerous Average life expectancy in developed countries 76 years SITTING INCORRECTLY AFECTS Intervertebral discs Musculature Impaired metabolism Circulation Stomach and Intestine alterations Pins and needles in the legs Tiredness Stress It is essential that the work activities ensure that the optimal conditions are carried out and that the jobs are adjusted to the comfort of the workers Therefore chairs tables other office furniture such as the use of computers and other habitual peripherals in the off
20. everse 13 User s Guide for Office Furniture Ergonomics Protect your Health vertebral column If you have any doubt about the sport which is best for you contact your physiotherapist for professional advice ACTIU 30 minutes of daily exercise recommended is not sufficient Interrupt your work in any moment that you can Maintain an upright posture S Move your shoulders upwards gently Maintain your head upright with a straight neck Keep your belly tucked in and stomach muscles contracted Lengthen your legs forward closing the joints at the knees In this way it widens the base of the body mass and reduces muscular effort that tends to balance the body Support your chin in your hand while your elbow rests on the armrests or on your lap When we are not sat down other ways to keep our bodies healthy exist Stretches Bend your knees straight back when picking up things or carrying heavy loads Sports Choose those that are beneficial for the back Like swimming crawl and back cycling ski ing Advisable to do them twice a week Sleep in a good horizontal position resting the vertebral column You must take care with sleeping positions It is important to sleep on a firm mattress that is resistance and tense so that we do not sink The pillow as flat as possible and the way to sleep facing upwards or on your side with bent legs Avoid sleeping face down as this does not help yo
21. ices must comply with a series of rules in order that the final user is comfortable in their place of work Training is necessary to show end users how it is or how it must be the correct posture in the workplace after all are those which prevent their health they ensure a future improvement www actiu com alo ja d _ ergonomics at Workspaces workplaces Evolution of jobs and typology of users Evolution at the workplaces Change factors in the office and in office furniture Technological Progress More powerful and efficient tools All the work processes integrate into this basically in personal computers Specialization of workers Now all the processes are centralized into one tool it is necessary that the users know how to control the different processes well Horizontal hierarchy Each position covers more tasks and it is not necessary to have so many people coordinating the different departments in the company Work Team amp more Accesible Comunication_ Application of Open Space Workplaces As there are fewer staff the treatment should be more direct and everyone should work together to coordinate properly Consequences of the changes Customer service desks or call centres Telephone computer and internet act as a way of decentralizing the companies geographically Telecommunicating or home working_ The job stays at home and each time becomes more practical with Home Office as an altern
22. ions could cause serious accidents e Adjust the chair well and try it before reclining in the seat If you do this without adjusting first it could cause a fright Check the castors on the chair If they are loose remove the chair and do not use it until it has been repaired or substituted c 11 User s Guide for Office Furniture Furniture ACTIU And remember Before sitting check the chair is in good condition and is in its correct place c www actiu com 2 02 tables User s Guide for Office Furniture Furniture ACTIU OFFICE TABLES FOR GENERAL USE ARE THOSE TABLES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO BE USED BY A VARIETY OF USERS EXCLUDING OLD OR REPRODUCTIVE TABLES A DESK IS DEFINED AS FURNITURE BASICALLY DESIGNED FOR OFFICE WORK TAKING PLACE IN A SITTING POSITION www actiu com 14 c furniture 02 tables desks dimensions 4 reguirements M p Width a 9 M ie ie 21200 mm pr A Depth P al 800 mm Height al Useful surface gt 0 96 m Non adjustable desks 705 735 mm Adjustable desks 680 760 mm Mesas de reg a intervalos fijos lt 32 mm In adjustable desks the work surface is measured to 72 cm and in desks iwith a tilted surface the position least favorable Hollow legs Width a gt 600 mm Depth p gt 800 mm Height al gt 650 mm in all its depth If not possible will comply with minimum Front Edge gt 650 mm To 200 mm of
23. iture put together according to prescribers laboratories and manufacturers users User s Guide for Office Furniture A 01 02 03 04 ACTIU index of contents ergonomic in work spaces conservation of materials use of office furniture www actiu com d ergonomics at Workspaces User s Guide for Office Furniture Ergonomics ACTIU ergonomia Workstations should be adaptable to the greatest number of potential users to meet the various tasks that are currently in the office The election and configuration of office furniture should offer a good adequacy and adaptability for the tasks that are developed in any office and the particular needs of workers The regulation intervals or fixed dimensions does not include all the variations of anthropometric measures of all the users since this would complicate matters but encompasses the majority of the workers The table is probably the element with the biggest ergonomic impact on workstations with computers The characteristics of this type of task associated with this type of workstation intense use of the computer concentration to analyse information etc determine that on occasions they design workstations with a limited amount of space Nevertheless the desk and work surroundings must be favourable to the opposite aspects motivating mobility and changing posture to avoid the tendency to be static For this reason the desk must be c
24. l seek to have an element of protection on the windows that can be adjusted to prevent so much glare and heat from the sun rays The situation of windows will allow external vision 19 User s Guide for Office Furniture Ergonomics Colour ACTIU In this section you must also take into account the choice of colours of the elements that make up the job and its surroundings The colours possess some determining reflection coefficients and cause some psychological effects on the workers therefore it is important before choosing a colour of a room to take into account the type of job that will be carried out there Monotone work It For jobs that require deal Of is advisable to use a great stimulating colours not on all the surfaces of the building but on small surfaces such as screens and doors etc concentration we choose light and neutral colours cour TAN BLUE gt REMOTE GREEN gt REMOTE RED gt PROXIMITY ORANGE P CLOSE PROXIMITY YELLOW gt PROXIMITY VIOLET gt PROXIMITY THERMAL FEELING COLD COLD NEUTRAL HOT VERY HOT VERY HOT COLD We reserve intense colours for places where the workers will stay a short time as long term it will cause visual fatigue reserving the walls and ceiling of offices in light and neutral colours PSYCHIATRIC FEELING RELAXING SLOW VERY RELAXING REST VERY STIMULATING gt EXCITEMENT EXCITING RSETLESS EXCITING ACTIVITY EXCITING AGITATION
25. lf and the fabric in order to absorb the rest Use a specific product to remove rust and then rinse ACTIU Maintenance of Upholstery The majority of upholsteries only need a regular vacuum With regular maintenance they can appear as good as new over a period of time General maintenance Upholstery Leather Dont expose to sunlight as this will diminish the quality Vacuum to eliminate dust of leather and fluff getting water on the leather and without excess pressure with pressured air or with a Dont put leather products near heat distance minimum powerful industrial vacui 30 cm so that you don t dry out the leather or make it brittle or hard O Twice a year to keep the leather soft and flexible and to maintain the protective cover against water and grease You can get rid of the we recommend that you try using a soft cleaning product small marks with a on the leather white rubber Important advices Clean regularly Act quickly before any spillage of liquid Use products appropriate in each case Test cleaning products in a place that isn t visible In case of a dried mark dry clean Elf you have any doubt contact a specialist before use Do not use bleach to clean upholstery use a sponge or abrasive cloth Do not allow the water to soak the foam under the upholstery Do not use solvents stain removers turpentine or tar on leathers Do not rub the surfaces www actiu com 10 C furnitur
26. loth and dry Clean immediately with alcohol or lemon juice Some permanent marker pens may leave a mark if it is not cleaned in the correct way ACTIU Wood maintenance The individual characteristics and natural variations of wood make each piece of wooden furniture unique Follow the instructions written on each Actiu product ensuring the conservation of many years to come like the first day after its purchase Regularly clean Clean regularly the dust off the wood to avoid accumulation which will lose its shine to the furniture O Use a damp cloth and warm water with a soft cleaning product all over the surface of the wood Follow the direction of the grain amp Usea cloth to dry but carefully Do not allow any excess water to remain on the wood Use a cleaner with no abrasive Important advices Advice Clean with a damp cloth always in the direction of the grain Use coasters under hot objects Avoid contact with extremely hot or cold objects Don t drag objects Lift them Remove inmediantly any liquid and then dry that has accidentally spilt on the surface Use a protector to write Use paper towels that can scratch Avoid cleaning wood in the opposite way to the grain Avoid exposing wooden furniture to extreme temperatures or changes in humidity for example placing them near radiators air conditional vents humidifiers etc Avoid exposure of furniture to direct sunlight Use of strong solvents
27. ndition you have to study and adapt the air temperature the humidity of the air the velocity of the air and the temperatures of the walls and objects For this there are some values that help us maintain spaces in the optimal conditions for the comfort of the workers optimal ay a ae WINTER ARS SUMMER TEMPERATURE 19 21 20 24 REALTYIVITIE HUMIDITY 40 60 40 60 AIR SPEEDNESS 0 15 0 25 Dif Ta between 1 1m amp 0 1 m of the floor k lt 3 www actiu com 18 d _ ergonomics at Workspaces environment environment control requirements Bright Environments Choose a good lighting system for the positions to achieve a certain visual comfort and a perception which requires a good study of the following points Good illumination at work station Type of task carried out objects to handle The contrast between movable objects and the surroundings The age of the worker Arrangement of lighting Do not disregard the factors that cause visual fatigue For an indication of good lighting in the work areas we will consider the following Lighting equipped with diffusers to prevent direct vision of the lamp The lights will be placed in a way that the angle is superior to 30 degrees above horizontal vision The lights will be situated in a way that the reflection on the surfaces does not coincide with the angle of the users vision Avoid work surfaces with bright or dark coloured materials If one has natural light one wil
28. o the right and stretch your left arm To relax circle your shoulders Stretching arms and back Bend the right arm behind your head and the left behind your back Try to touch your hands together and grab the tips of your fingers Now try and pull one hand with the other If your hands don t touch then try the maximum possible Carry out the exer cise inverting the position of your arms To relax shake your arms and circle your shoulders d _ ergonomics at Workspaces 4 h 4 Strengthen muscles Extend one leg with the toes facing movements with your foot for 10 s upwards Make circular econds After lower the foot to the floor and repeat the exercise with the other leg For more difficulty do this with both legs at the same time To relax place your feet on the floor and then shake them Stretch and strengthen abdominals Put your feet on the floor and support yourself on a chair flexing the right arm and bend your waist forward halfway down your body Now lift your left leg and try to touch your knee with your right elbow After this stand up straight and stretch your arm and leg until they form a straight line Repeat he exercise alternatively left side t 5 Extend arms and blades Entwine your fingers and place the extended arms on top of your head carrying out the pressure forwards other To relax shake the hands and 9 Arm and wrist exercises With your arms extende facing down
29. ombined with comfort and must allow the adoption of different comfortable postures versatile so that the distribution of elements and a level of mobility avoids the problems associated with monotone and static physical work www actiu com Nja o introduction Health prevention a future investment User s Guide for Office Furniture Ergonomics d _ ergonomics at Workspaces Every day there are more and more people working in offices and less people doing hard physical labour This fact would suppose an automatic improvement in public health but the statistics show that back pain is the biggest work related illness 13 and an average of 22 sick days Federal Association of Mutuas source The direct cost giving rise to society and the company is work related illnesses absence times and the decline of production of the worker as well as the indirect cost of treatments of which all could be overcome with a good prevention The prevention of risks associated with the activities in this sector should be aimed at achieving the following Healthy Organisations allowing the prevention of psychosocial risks already known as well as those associated with new forms of work Healthy Environments in which the work conditions result in the optimal from the point of view of health well being and improvements in productivity Healthy teams_ adapting to the needs of the users and the characteristics of the tasks which will dev
30. only in Winner 30 and Tnk 40 models Winner 30 Moves vertically Regulator situated on the back of chair Ink 40 Moves Vertically Regulator situated on the back of the chair or on the sides of the frame Support block Operate using the lever to the left hand side under the chair Press the lever up to lock the mechanism and repeat the same action to unlock the mechanism Strength regulation of back support Pull out the knob that is located on the left hand side under the seat and turn it until it reaches the desired strength turn forward for more strength and back to make it more gentle The back should be adjusted to weight to provide good support in whatever position and adopt a dynamic posture Width armrests regulation Only in Winner model Possibility of adjusting width of arms using a mechanism situated under the central support of the arm rests 5 User s Guide for Office Furniture Furniture ACTIU Back Incline Height of Armrests Actiu work chairs are fitted with an anti return system using 2 functions The first function controls the speed of the back return using a gas cylinder The second system is based on shock absorption where the sheer weight of the user exercises the return Press the button under the armrests The arm and forearm will make a right angle to provide the optimal muscle rest It has between 3 and 5 positions to lock Depth of
31. products Then dry carefully b a www actiu com D _ conservation amp cleaning materials Actiu materials Warranty ACTIU Guarantee Terci Actiu recommends that you always use cleaning products with PH neutral and which respect the environment With a purchase of a product Actiu offers its distributors a guarantee according to the legal framework rule 23 2003 10th July Guarantee of Sale of Consumer Goods t herefore the rules are set out by the general law on behalf of the consumers Excluded from this guarantee is glass and damages caused by Installation that does not conform to Actiu assembly instructions Misuse of a product any doubt please contact Actiu or write to marketingo actiu es Wea rand Tear of the product or variations of natural colours or textures due to normal use Repairing or manipulating of a product by an unauthorized person Use and or maintenance that does not conform with the manufacturer s Don t put in direct heat Don t expose to direct sun light Clean with a damp cloth and dry quickly Office Furniture Occasional Furnitu Screens and shelvei Seating Storage amp ries Acceso User s Guide for Office Furniture Conservation amp Cleaning Don t use abrasive products such as acetone bleach and solvents etc Comp Metal Ruedas y NO Mechanics mecanismos Upholstery E ng Until 5 years Until 3 years Until 2 years ACT
32. r position Torsion Flexible back that accompanies the ac tion of the users torsion adapting itself to the normal shape of movement www actiu com 16 d _ ergonomics at Workspaces environment environment control requirements A Sound Environment For office jobs that demand a certain amount of concentration and a frequent verbal communication the noise is probably a real problem it is not an aspect lost on hearing but on comfort The principle noises are generated by the telephones the machines being used the conversations The tradition has been set that they prefer work spaces rather smaller than the larger work spaces because in the latter ones they basically produce a lack of concentration and lack of intimacy The tradition has been set that they prefer work spaces rather smaller than the larger work spaces because in the latter ones they basically produce a lack of concentration and lack of intimacy 17 User s Guide for Office Furniture Ergonomics ACTIU A big group of factors influencing the conception of jobs are environmental of which we will only remark on the most important The environment must be maintained in respect of a direct relationship to the individual and following these factors should be within the limits of comfort with a goal to achieve the highest level of well being and satisfaction Thermal Atmosphere Obtain an appropriate thermal environment in the offices for this co
33. rcises to carry out to free the back the shoulders the legs so that we can relax our fixed postures a little in our place of work The exercises are only valid if executed correctly User s Guide for Office Furniture Ergonomics Healthy sitting posture Tense the buttocks and abdominals turning the blades backwards and forwards Separate your feet at the height of your waist and slightly orientate back Stretch your head upwards Inhale through your nose and breathe out through your mouth Take control of yourself during exercise and correct any incorrect movements This is very important Circulation Stretch both arms forward with the palms of your hands facing down Alternately extend your fingers and make a fist Your feet must rest on the floor where you can stretch them and alternatively wiggle your toes Strengthen shoulders arms and back At the height of your thorax press the palms of your hands with the points of your fingers upwards maintaining ten seconds and then loosen Make circles with your shoulders to relax Stretching Lateral cervical musculature 1 With your head stuck to your chest carry out semi circle movements turn your head from one shoulder to another but always passing the chest Repeat slowly 10 times 2 Turn your head to the left and stretch your right arm downwards with your palm facing the floor and the back of your hand facing upwards 3 The same as before but turning your head t
34. the maximum depth with the back in the highest position Adjustment of depth of seat Width of seat Group A BandC gt 400 mm Adjustment of height of seat C www actiu com 8 c furniture 01 chairs visitor chair I i A visitors chair is one that is an individual seat which can be used by different dimensions a people in the office environment as a complement to the work chairs They are reg U rements oo individual use in meetings consultations readings waiting rooms Movements The normal dimensions of these chairs are the same as before for chairs from Group C except for 2 points It isn t necessary that the chair pivots It isn t necessary that the height be adjustable If they are fixed its height will oscillate between 400 and 500 mm Typology 4 legs 4 legs castors Cantilever Swivel base 9 User s Guide for Office Furniture Furniture UNE EN ISO 9241 5 1999 European standard for consultation EN 13761 2003 Office furniture Visitors chairs ACTIU requirements for functional The surface of the seat must be comfortable allowing complete support of buttocks and muscles Furthermore it must be anti slip and breathable The back must provide complete support for the back It must have convexity that provides a level of mid lumbar area support and it is advisable to be tall with support for shoulder blades for positions with an inclined forward posture
35. the edge gt 620 mm To 450 mm of the edge gt 550 mm To 600 mm of the edge gt 120 mm c 15 User s Guide for Office Furniture Furniture ACTIU uneenisoozarsigv0 functional table requirementss Adaptability of desk to allow changes in posture and well being of user The height of the desk should be enought to permit that the screen be below the horizontal line but the angle of vision be at lt 60 degrees on the vertical plane The desk should have sufficient space to work In the case of a computer the keyboard should be parallel to the edge of the desk with the space between the keyboard and the edge at least 100mm The screen should be minimum 400 mm away from the user and the angle of vision lt 40 degrees on the ho rizontal plane The material of the desk nmust not transmit any thermal feeling of hot or cold The surface of the desk should not produce brightness or reflec tions They should be finished in satin matt The desk should allow the access and passing of cables without bothering the user It is advisable to have a document holder stand for those who exercise tasks combined with the computer and documentation European standard for consultation EN 527 1 2011 Office furniture Work tables and desks Part 1 Dimensions EN 527 2 2002 Office furniture Work tables and desks Part 2 Mechanical safety requirements EN 527 3 2003 Office furniture Work tables and desks Part 3 Me
36. thods of test for the determination of the stability and the mechanical strength of the structure www actiu com 16 c furniture 02 tables desks Prevention semicircular lipoatrophy This painless and not serious disorder is reversible Definition and causes The Semicircular Lipoatrophy SL is an illness that causes the loss of fat in the tissue in the legs and buttocks This anomaly in the human body manifests itself by deep marks on the skin looking like you have left your socks or tights on on the ankles or muscles Semicircular lipoatrophy is a rare disorder which its clinical manifestation consists of the lost or atrophy of subcutaneous fatty tissue Its aesthetic manifestations become bulky in appearance principally forming semi circles on the front part of the muscles Its caused by e Low humidity e Concentrated magnetism e Too many electric devices e Inadequate furniture e Faulty cables and earth wire Electrical devices Furniture that conduct electricity 72 73 cm Standard height used in of ce furniture It is just in the place where the affected parts are Thigh forearm are the most affected areas Eficient cable management thee loor that conduct electricity e SL normally appears on people who work in offices with the majority being women 84 i7 User s Guide for Office Furniture Furniture Point of connection to the earth
37. tring They must be adjustable in height incline and distance The support for the document must be opaque and with a low reflective surface It must possess sufficient resistance to hold the weight of the document without fluctuation They must be provided when deemed appropriate and requested by the users They must be adjustable between 0 15 horizontally and their dimensions must be minimum 45cm depth and 35cm long Spaces in the working environment There must be sufficient space to allow access and free movement of the user without difficulty Behind each desk there must be a minimum of 115 cm space to move the chair facilitating change of pos ture and movement of the chair The ha llways should be at least 1 5 metres and the walk areas between positions at least 80 cm therefore creating an environment with little overlapping and freedom to move amongst themselves As seen each day the office tends to be a work place more humanized where the user can sit comfortably carries out their tasks Furthermore the office is changing already it is no longer just a mere space for containing workers and a series of speci fic tasks Today we desing more human and flexible companies creating an environment where people can enjoy themselves express themselves and personalize their work space ACTIU www actiu com 10 Health Practical exercises to maintain a healthy state Healthy and sensible exe
38. ur back Jumps Walking Jogging www actiu com 14 15 Health correct position in your job User s Guide for Office Furniture Ergonomics d ergonomics at Workspaces While you are spending the day at your desk you can furthermore add to this the time spent driving to work Walking cycling and using the stairs instead of the lift are activities that we favour Furthermore we can interrupt the amount of time seated Acquire a good position Upright head Relaxed shoulders Straight back Front view at all times Moderate position on chair Arms and legs formed at 90 angles Hands in line with arms Feet firmly on the floor Monitor the visual line in the centre Easy access to reading material Correct and moderate lighting To sit in a position of 135 reduces the tension in your back much more than stooping forwards or sitting upright ACTIU It is convenient to alternate the dynamic and static tasks in your daily work Types of jobs Each task requires some ergonomic conditions and specific mobility Static work Analysis and writing of documents intensive IT work block the syncro mechanism and use the armrests in the necessary position Dynamic work Managing and exchanging information communication and managing peri pherals release the syncro mecha nism adjusting the weight and stature Place the armrests in a lowe
39. w actiu com 12 d _ ergonomics at Workspaces Health Advice to avoid physical problems The height of the chair should be adjusted to transfer the body weight from the buttocks and not from the muscles Furthermore the position of your legs should form an angle of 90 100 respect to the floor The user will be adjusted to suit to be the most comfortable The feet must be completely supported on the floor in order not to use footrests The back of the chair must be manufactured in a breathable material and must form a convex in the lumbar of the back and should be high or low enough to reach the shoulder blades to guarantee total back support The back must be adjustable in height and inclination to give the correct lumbar support The strength that is adjusted should be determined by the user as not all possess the same body mass It is necessary to be able to move and get up every so often because being in the same position for a length of time causes fatigue This is as important as sitting correctly You should take eye rest breaks respectful of monitoring as it is not only vision fatigue but the rest of your body Furthermore the screen should be at least 40cm away in distance and slightly lower than the horizontal line of your eyes The objects on the desk should be situated in a way that the user can access them comfortably and without a great effort The job should be adaptable to the worker and not the r
40. wards make movemen a o right side palms of your hands with First stretch one arm until you notice a light tension and then the other for 10 seconds epeating a couple of times Carry out the same exercise but his time stretching the arms forward but slightly elevated first one arm and then the then circle your shoulders horizontal the palms of your hands ts with your wrists turning them upwards then downwards without moving your arms The palms of your hands must alw ays be straight 10 seconds and repeat several times To relax drop your hands and arms Wi th your arms extended horizontal gently lift and drop your arms with an angle of approximately 30 up and 30 down 15 seconds Repeat several times To relax drop the arms and circle your shoulders Arms and Wrists With the arms extended horizontal t of the hands facing downwards carry out movements of the wrists lifting yo upwards and then downwards withou your arms The palms of your hands must remain straight 10 seconds Repea times To relax drop your hands and a he palms t ur hands t moving t several ms ACTIU ft af L 4 4 M AI M t 10 Shoulders In a vertical position with a straight back and your arms stuck to your body make gentle movements lifting and lowering your shoulders To relax circle your shoul ders gently a ww
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