Workplace Furniture for Warehouses, Workshops and Workstations
Safety Sector's ergonomic saddle chairs are built for staff who sit, reach and move all shift long. The saddle shaped seat encourages a more upright, open sitting position, while a contoured backrest gives the lower back somewhere to rest between tasks. With height adjustment and smooth rolling castors, they suit warehouse packing stations, dispatch areas, workshop benches, inspection stations and busy workstations. All of our workplace chairs are available for fast delivery across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and all over Australia. Purchase before 11am for same day dispatch now.
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Saddle Chairs: Practical Seating for Busy Work Areas
Long shifts at a packing bench or workstation can lead to slouching, stiffness and fatigue, especially when staff are constantly reaching, turning and getting up to move stock. An ergonomic saddle chair takes a different approach. Its shaped seat tilts the hips slightly forward, making it easier to keep the back upright and the shoulders relaxed through the working day.
If you are looking for practical seating for your warehouse or workshop, we at Safety Sector can help. Our saddle chairs combine comfort with hard working everyday design, making them well suited to work areas where staff need to sit, reach and move often, from packing and dispatch stations to assembly benches and quality control areas.
Saddle Chairs vs Standard Task Chairs
A standard chair keeps the hips and knees at roughly a right angle, which can encourage workers to lean back or hunch forward over the bench. A saddle chair opens up that angle, so staff sit in a position closer to standing. This makes it easier to stay upright, reach across the work surface and move on and off the chair between tasks.
Why Choose Our Workplace Saddle Chairs?
- Upright Working Position: The saddle shaped seat encourages staff to sit taller instead of hunching over the bench.
- Supportive Backrest: A contoured back support gives the lower back somewhere to rest between tasks.
- Quick Height Adjustment: Reset the seat in seconds to suit each worker, bench or workstation.
- Smooth Mobility: Rolling castors let staff move between stations without getting up.
- Choice of Finishes: Available in black leather look and grey fabric to suit your work area.
Frequently Asked Questions
+What Is A Saddle Chair?
A saddle chair has a seat shaped like a horse saddle. It tilts the hips forward and opens the angle between the torso and thighs, encouraging a more upright sitting position than a standard task chair.
+Where Can Saddle Chairs Be Used In A Warehouse?
They suit packing and labelling stations, dispatch and receiving areas, inspection and quality control benches, workshop and assembly areas, and warehouse admin desks.
+Can A Saddle Chair Be Shared Between Staff?
Yes. The gas lift lets each worker reset the seat height in seconds, so one chair can be shared across shifts and different bench heights.
+How Long Does It Take To Get Used To A Saddle Chair?
Most people need a few days to adjust, since it uses a different sitting position. Start with shorter periods and build up over time.