I found this chair from Legacy furniture which is offered thru SPACE Inc which works great for medical facilities. This recliner works great for several applications. It can be used for a bariatric chair as well as a regular recliner with their patent pending design. Here is a video showing the product and it’s many capabilities.
In today’s times of selling office furniture, in a tough economy, it is sometimes hard to get yourself motivated. SPACE Inc has always believed in making the client’s needs come first. Having a core value like this has made weathering a tough economy a little easier especially when so many companies have closed their doors. We are fortunate to be a preferred dealer for Haworth and have a GSA contract and a Blanket Purchase agreements with the Department of Health and Human Services and Department of NAVY in these tough economic times. Even though SPACE Inc has been taking care of customer’s needs as if they were their own, several of our clients too, have gone out of business. How does a sales force stay motivated when they see several of their clients are no longer in business, even when things are looking better for the coming year?
I was looking for motivational literature for my sales meetings when I came across several great quotes on the internet. I am going to share a couple of the one’s I thought were great. If anyone has others they would like to add, I would like to hear them, so please respond back to this blog.
“People often ask me if I know the secrets of success and if I could tell others how to make their dreams come true. My answer is, you do it by working!” – Walt Disney
“The way to get started is quit talking and begin doing!” – Walt Disney
“Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes up. I knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn’t matter if you are a lion or a gazelle- when the sun comes up, you’d better be running” – Unknown
“What the caterpillar calls the end of the world is just the beginning for the butterfly” – Richard Bach
“Tough times don’t last tough people do!” Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
Let me hear your favorite motivational quotes or ones that made an impression on you!
Living, working and playing in Michigan in the winter can be both fun and dangerous. One of the dangers to watch for is frostbite. The following may help with this danger.
How to Prevent Frostbite
Recognize that by venturing out into the cold, you are risking frostbite. Wind and wetness will drain your body of heat, especially your extremities, with astonishing speed. Stay mindful of the risk. Make sure you wear warm clothing when going outdoors: an inner wicking layer, a middle insulating layer and an outer wind- and water-resistant layer for both your upper and lower body. Be sure you also have gloves or mittens (mittens are better), a hat, and wool or thick fleece socks. Make sure you have clothing that will not lose its insulating properties when wet. The primary offender is cotton; wool is much better, as are many kinds of synthetic fleece. Stay hydrated. Dehydration is a predisposing condition for frostbite and hypothermia. Eat plenty of food, especially carbohydrates, which are quick to digest and easy for your metabolism to turn into heat. Eat small amounts frequently rather than large amounts infrequently. Set a reasonable pace when engaging in vigorous activities. Exhaustion can make treatment and even recognition of frostbite more difficult. Stop and warm your feet or hands if they start to feel numb; this is an early warning of frostbite. Avoid alcohol, which contributes to dehydration and impairs judgment, as well as caffeine and nicotine, which constrict blood vessels and therefore reduce the blood supply to extremities.
How to Treat Frostbite
Consider taking a pain reliever such as ibuprofen to brace for the inevitable pain of rewarming. Immerse the affected part in the water (104 and 108 degrees F), taking care that it doesn’t touch the sides of the receptacle. Heat more water, again to between 104 and 108 degrees F. Replace the water in the receptacle once it has cooled to below 100 degrees F. Repeat the heat-and-replace cycle until all discoloration has disappeared and all tissue is once again soft and pliable. This usually takes 30 to 60 minutes. Prepare a bath of water mixed with antibacterial soap. Immerse the affected area for 5 minutes to minimize risk of infection. Air-dry the injured area and gingerly apply aloe vera ointment. Cover the injured area gently with dry sterile gauze and insulating layers. Take extreme care not to let the frostbitten body part refreeze. The biggest danger of rewarming in the outdoors is that the affected area may thaw and then refreeze, resulting in far worse tissue damage than if you delay thawing so that it’s done well and only once. Because refreezing is so undesirable, strongly consider evacuation before thawing. If hypothermia is present along with frostbite, treat hypothermia first. Rubbing the affected area or exposing it to any external heat source other than warm water can cause permanent tissue damage.
This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.
One of the questions our designers at SPACE hear all of the time is “Can you give me more privacy?” I mean, how many times have you wanted to have (just for a little while) the ability to close your cubicle and concentrate on your work. Wouldn’t that be great? Well, Haworth, Inc. has come up with a sliding “barn door” that does just that. It is the same height as your panel so you could still have some distractions but having your office cubicle door closed will remind potential dis-tractors to think twice before barging into your space. You can get it in a variety of surfaces. The rendering below is showing a glass door but that’s just one option. Very, very handy.
Add Privacy to Your Office Cubicle by Adding a Sliding Barn Door
Potential Office Safety Hazards part #4
Continuing on with my blog about the potential office hazards let me give you a few more tips that can benefit your office area.
Office Equipment
Keep loose clothing, jewelry, and long flowing hair away from machines
Paper cutters
o Use guard to avoid contact with the cutting blade by the opposing hand
o When the cutter is not in use, the blade should be in the down position and secured
Sharp tools (i.e. letter openers, exacto knives, scissors, etc.)
o Store properly to prevent tools from rolling and falling off of desk surfaces
o Use sheaths for knives and razors
Copiers
o Know the procedures for safely clearing jams
o Turn power OFF before trying to clear a jam or changing toner
o Remain aware of areas which may be hot
o Remember that the power is still connected
Coffee Pots
Heat source/potential fire hazard
History of incidents when coffee pots left ON
Turn OFF when not in use
Make sure they are OFF before you leave the office
Consider using an automatic timer
I hope that my blogs on Potential Office Safety Hazards has spiked some interests on how to improve your office setting. Tip of the day- think safety first…
Potential Office Safety Hazards part #3
Continuing on with my blog about the potential office hazards let me give you a few more tips that can benefit your office area.
Potential Trip Hazards
Loose debris or spills on the floor
Electrical wire or cables in walkway
Torn or loose carpeting
Missing floor tiles
Broken stair tread edges
Uneven walking surfaces
Slips, Trips and Falls
Pick up debris and loose objects (waste paper, pencils, paper clips, etc.)
Wipe up spills immediately
Report floor defects to Facilities Services
Wear “sensible” shoes (sturdy heels and non-slip soles)
Use a ladder or step stool when necessary
Walk, don’t run!
Stairs
Avoid distractions
Take one step at a time
Don’t load your arms so full of materials that you can’t see
Keep one hand on the handrail
Don’t congregate on the stairs or landings
Watch where you’re going
Stay tuned to my blog to learn more about Potential Office Safety Hazards at SPACE, Inc.
Potential Office Safety Hazards part #2
Continuing on with my blog about the potential office hazards let me give you a few more tips that can benefit your office area.
Filing Cabinets
Keep drawers closed when not in use
Don’t open all the drawers at the same time
Use handles to open and close drawers slowly and carefully
Don’t let a cabinet get too heavy
o Fill from bottom up
o Put heavy items in lower drawers
o Put lightweight items in top drawers
Furniture
Chairs should remain squarely on the floor
Casters on all chairs should be secured
Furniture should be selected and maintained free of sharp edges, points
Stacking and Storage
Store heavy articles on lower shelves
Keep aisles and exit corridors clear
Don’t obstruct fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations, or electrical
Limit storage of combustible materials
Maintain 18” overhead clearance from sprinkler heads
Stay tuned to my blog to learn more about Potential Office Safety Hazards at SPACE, Inc.
Desk Mounted Storage Unit With Cubbies
Happy New Year! I love this time of year. I love to “de-clutter” my office, my mind and my life and get ready for a year of possibilities. There are lots of office furniture accessories out there that can help you tidy up your worksurface and get some of the items off your desk. All of those items are wonderful but this year I’m into “cubbies.” I love them. I found a great inexpensive source that provides a wide variety of office furniture, storage and pedestals that incorporate cubbies into the design. It is a company called Lacasse and they make very nice laminate furniture at a very reasonable price. They, also, have a ton of cubby options to choose from. I’ve attached a picture of a desk top storage unit with cubbies so you can get an idea but if you want more options click on the link.(Make sure that you scroll down if you click on the link. The pictures of the storage units are at the bottom.) I think you will really like all of the different options to organize your office cubicle for 2010. Best wishes for a wonderful 2010.
Over the next couple of weeks I will be discussing some common mistakes that happen within the office setting that could prove as Safety Hazards.
Potential Office Safety Hazards include the following:
Here are a couple of tips to secure your office area
Workstations
Position equipment securely (away from furniture edges)
Place frequently used items within safe reach
Don’t restrict leg room with equipment storage
Keep all chair legs on the floor (don’t tilt!)
Lighting
Area that have too much or too little light can cause headache, strain and fatigue
Use adjustable task lighting for tasks that require greater illumination
Take visual “breaks” every 30 minutes (look at objects at least 20 ft away)
Get regular eye exams… let your eye doctor know if you are working at a computer
Stay tuned to my blog to learn more about Potential Office Safety Hazards at SPACE, Inc.
planes-height-adjustable-tablePlanes Height-Adjustable Tables
Planes Height-Adjustable Tables offer clean design, best-in-class ergonomics and an array of color choices on the broadest selection of adjustment mechanisms. The shared aesthetic meets user and application needs and, although specifically designed to coordinate with Haworth’s recent developments in architectural interiors, the clean, modern design of Planes Height-Adjustable Tables blend well with all product settings and spaces.
Designer: Haworth Design Studio
Planes Height-Adjustable Tables includes six mechanisms, including incremental, crank, torsion and three ranges of electric. There are sit-sit and sit-to-stand height ranges, from 22”-35” incremental to 22”-48” dual-stage electric. These mechanisms meet ANSI/HFES 100-2007 for height range and knee-space clearance. This new product was designed specifically for the most current ergonomic standards. But more importantly, are available to be designed for specific human needs such as low back pain.
The platform design of Planes Height-Adjustable Tables offers functional scalability while maintaining visual consistency. The worktops are available in laminate or veneer and standard or green core. The bases are available in all standard Haworth paint colors.
