Lively ™ All About Ergonomics

As hard as you work, you deserve a chair that works hard for you. Specifically designed for the people responsible for getting work done, we’re proud to introduce Lively. Lively, the newest seating family from Haworth, features the perfect blend of comfort-enhancing ergonomic features, performance-tuned quality, and fresh design. It’s affordable without compromise, and it thrives in the thick of the action. 3

Funny word. Important meaning. Noun. ~ Ergonomics derives from two Greek words: ergon, meaning work, and nomoi, meaning natural laws, to create a word that means the science of work and a person’s relationship to that work. Put simply, ergonomics is the science of understanding how people and things interact, and the design of equipment to be comfortable and easy to use. 6 7

T estin g 1, 2 , 3. . .­ Ch eck We understand the prospect of sitting in a chair for a full eight-hour workday can be intimidating, so it is essential that work chairs be comfortable and supportive. Haworth’s groundbreaking research and development in seating ergonomics resulted in best-in-class, award-winning features for both the Zody ® and Very ® seating families, and provides an important base for how we designed Lively. 8 9

Why does the “ergonomic” matter in a chair? Whether you’re a business owner providing the chair, or the employee using it daily, an ergonomic chair makes a whole lot of sense. Owners create a healthy and productive work environment and users enjoy a comfortable chair that reduces unhealthy strains on the body. 12 13

A well-designed work environment, including an ergonomic chair, reduces the risk of injuries that occur on the job, and there’s nearly a 20% increase in productivity when people work comfortably. That’s something to get everybody exuberant about. 14 15

We never underestimate the importance of testing the quality of our products. Haworth’s own ergonomist ensures that Lively meets precise measurements that promote healthy posture and accommodate a wide range of users, ensuring comfort and effectiveness. 18 19

Tension Back [Standard] The Nuts & Bolts Height-Adjustable Lumbar [Optional] 4D Arms [Optional] Seat-Depth Adjustment [Optional] This ergonomics primer cer tainly wouldn’t be complete without a Upright Back Lock [Standard] thorough breakdown of all the elements that help Lively help you. The following pages outline both the standard and optional features Pneumatic Seat-Height Adjustment [Standard] Forward Tilt [Optional] available on Lively, and why they’re ergonomically impor tant. Weight-Assisted Tilt Tension [Standard] 20 21

A list of ben efits as long as you r arm 4D Arms Tension Back [ S TA N DA R D] The back fabric is stretched across the frame and strategically tensioned in four zones to provide proper lumbar support. The torsional flex to the back ensures movement throughout your day, and the back material provides breathability and comfort. Lively’s back also comes in a fully upholstered version. [ OPTIONAL] Arms that move in all directions to fit you. Four-dimensional arms pivot, are heightadjustable, front-to-back adjustable, and width-adjustable. This level of adjustability provides a great fit to each individual...

Upright Back Lock [ S TA N DA R D] Perfect for users who feel more productive sitting up straight, the back lock ensures an upright position with better back support for task-intensive work. Simply unlock to enjoy a comfortable recline. 24 Sometimes even the best features go behind your back Height-Adjustable Lumbar [ OPTIONAL] Combine the height-adjustable lumbar with the tension back to get even more customized back support for users of different sizes. Remember, every spine is unique, and everyone’s lumbar is at a different height, so the four inches of adjustment allows you to adapt the support...

Goodbye, Pins & Needles Seat-Depth Adjustment Weight-Assisted Tilt Tension [ S TA N DA R D] Lively takes the tension out of your day and puts it to use as the resistance you feel when leaning back in the chair. The tension can be adjusted to accommodate users of different types and sizes and for different work styles. [ OPTIONAL] Lively features a 2-inch sliding seat and waterfall seat edge design to reduce the pressure behind the knees. Make sure you have enough room for at least two fingers between the seat pan and behind your knees to get the proper amount of circulation. 26 27

Forward Tilt [ OPTIONAL] Perching on the edge of your seat may increase ergonomic risks due to reduced support from the chair back and seat pan. Have the chair work with you, instead of against you. A forward tilt of the seat pan and back can support this seating style, while promoting a healthy spinal posture where your back stays in contact with the chair. Pneumatic Seat-Height Adjustment [ S TA N DA R D] A user’s knees should be bent at 90 degrees, with their feet planted comfortably on the floor. Lively’s seat adjusts easily, from 16–21 inches off the ground, accommodating a wide range of...

Lively Sid e chair Casters or Glides [black only] Lively is available with your choice of black casters for easy mobility, or black glides for when you want chairs that stack. Arm Options: Armless or Fixed Fixed arms come with black arm caps. Lively Side is also available in an armless version. Back Options: Tension Back or Fully Upholstered Similar to its Task chair counterpart, the Lively Side chair offers a breathable, comfortable, tension back. 30 31

live colorfu lly Grass Sunflower Nickel Chocolate Geranium Steel Miami Black Tomato Efficiency and comfort are all well and good, of course. But we also think the workplace deserves a healthy dose of color. Lively’s tension back is available in each of the 9 shades displayed here, or choose one of thousands of patterns for the fully upholstered version. 32 33

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