About us

Established: 1998
Indemnity: Company
Chartered ergonomists: 1
Other ergonomists: 0
Total staff: 5

Active Ergonomics is a specialist consultancy within Orangebox (the largest independent seating manufacturer in the UK) offering services and products to ensure improved health and productivity at work. We are available to offer specific assessment, evaluation, specialist chair selection management and training to support those staff and departments interested in improving the workplace and work practices affecting posture, activity, comfort and stress. We also conduct training and research into the emerging and evolving trends affecting the workplace such as impact of technology, special demands, culture and demographic changes.

Areas of work

• Anatomy & Anthropometry in Human Activities
• Computer terminals: design & layout
• Industrial design applications
• Management and ergonomics
• Office ergonomics and design
• Training for management & staff
• User requirements & guidance
• Usability assessments
• Work-related musculoskeletal problems