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Acoustics

Noise levels can negatively effect worker productivity.  Additionally, numerous studies have identified the principle deterrent to productive office work as "conversational distractions" (i.e. overheard conversations), not machine noise.  Eliminating conversational noise can improve the worker's ability to focus, block out distractions, as well as improve accuracy, and reduce stress.  It is possible to measure this conversational noise, and best practices do exist for oral communications that can be a useful framework for HIPAA compliance programs. Additionally, simple, practical, non-structural  - even invisible - "fixes" are available.

We offer a variety of noise reduction / elimination solutions to meet your specific needs.

 
Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the application of the latest technology and scientific information to the design of various objects and systems to enhance human use.

Our ergonomic solutions consider posture and movement, how people feel and work, and functionality.  Ergonomic solutions can positively influence worker health, comfort, and productivity.  For example, our Ergonomic seating can reduce work-related fatigue and back problems, resulting in lower insurance costs and high morale.

To access more information and increase your ergonomic understanding, click on the this link to retrieve an on-line resource of library papers, research articles and websites that Steelcase has accumulated for your convenience. 

 
Green
We offer a variety of environmental strategies, products and initiatives.  For example, Steelcase, Inc. can help you create more healthful indoor environments when you select furniture from their Greenguard certified product offering. The Greenguard Certification Program helps builders, architects, interior designers, specifying professionals, and consumers by identifying low emitting products for use in projects.  Greenguard certified products can also help customers seeking LEED certification for their builders by supporting Low-Emitting Materials LEED CI criteria. 

To access more information about Greenguard, please click on this link
 
Nurture

Nuture is a  new organization focused on the healthcare environment by Steelcase.  "Nurture concentrates on space and environments and how products within those environments can help make them more comfortable, more efficient and more conducive to the healing process" says Michael I. Love, President, Nurture by Steelcase.

To access more information about Nurture, their products, and their collaborative partnership, please click on this link.

 

 
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