Ergonomic Services
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+44 (0) 1438 777 700FIRA International’s ergonomics team offer research, consultancy and testing services across all sectors of the furniture industry, and during all stages of production from initial prototypes to established products.
At the outset of product development, our ergonomic experts can help with advice on design - not only to have a unique product but also one which will meet standards. If no ergonomic standards exist, then FIRA International can work to develop and publish new ones.
There is also the FIRA International Ergonomics Excellence Award which recognises companies who design and manufacture ergonomically outstanding products.
Dimensional assessment determines the fit of product to the size of the intended population. We carry out assessment to various dimensional European and ISO standards, these help to demonstrate that your furniture meets minimum ergonomic requirements.
FIRA International’s ergonomics team has a long history of working with a variety of different organisations helping them to evaluate and compare a wide range of consumer products to ascertain their fitness for purpose.
FIRA International’s recognition of Ergonomic Excellence showcases products which excel in ergonomic features and exceed minimum requirements set out in standards. Find out more here.
We work with architects, facilities managers to help design efficient, productive workplaces and environments which promote the well-being of people. To help achieve this, we work alongside our clients to develop specifications for tenders, and select the most appropriate products based on user trials.
We offer customers the use of state-of-the-art pressure mapping equipment to assess and compare samples such as mattresses and seating for design and development
DSE - We deliver tailored learning packages to train DSE assessors and to train the trainers.
Manual Handling - We provide manual handling training programmes specifically tailored to meet the needs of individual businesses, designed to focus on what people do and the items they must manipulate.
The FIRA Ergonomics team carry out research projects funded by the Furniture Industry Research Association and external companies. The findings from these research projects often have a far-reaching impact on the design and use of furniture and workplaces across a variety of sectors.
Levent’s leading role in standards development is providing not only ergonomics but also engineering expertise, steering the development of standards to deal with the current and future products and trends.
Our Ergonomists work with designers in creating products to ensure that ergonomics and engineering aspects are not only state of the art but also likely to be compliant with oncoming standards.
- Dimension and ergonomic testing
- Design and development consultancy
- Development of furniture specifications for tenders for the hospitality sector
- Dimension and ergonomic testing
- Design and development consultancy
- Development of furniture specifications for tenders
- Design and assessment of educational environments
- Dimension and ergonomic testing
- Design and development consultancy
- Ergonomics training for sales force
- Pressure mapping of seating and mattresses
In the past FIRA has partnered with companies to provide ergonomics expertise to a range of projects including working with:
- ARUP to develop an assessment method for rail seat comfort
RICA to explore accessibility options for the new HS2 train
- RSSB T1140 Seat comfort assessments
- Design and development consultancy
- Assessment of accessibility
- Ergonomic considerations for design of transport interiors
- Layout design of transport related spaces
- RSSB T1140 Seat comfort assessments
- Design and development consultancy
- Assessment of accessibility
- Ergonomic considerations for design of transport interiors
- Layout design of transport related spaces
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Related Information
Ergonomics Excellence Award
Recognising companies who design and manufacture ergonomically outstanding products, especially those that meet and generally exceed British and European standards.
Ergonomic Excellence Award Holders
View all holders of a FIRA International 'Ergonomics Excellence Award'.
Testing Services
Our experts test to all the main standards British, European and American standards for all types of domestic and contract furniture.