GLOUCESTER, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwire) -- 05/31/10 -- The current downturn in the country's economy has highlighted that many office workers are suffering from chronic back pain due to the use of sub-standard office chairs. AOS Online continues to introduce new lines of office supplies which include a wide range of office chairs to combat the increasing problem which accounts for high percentage of absenteeism.

Craig Ashby from AOS Online shared his concerns "employers should realise the importance of having the correct office furniture which meets Health and Safety Standards. Employers should view an office chair not solely as a piece of furniture but as a functional work tool which permits flexible working by supporting the spine and body correctly."

AOS Online also highlight the fact that Health and Safety Standards EN 1335-1 states, "some supposedly ergonomic chair designs do not meet the requirement of the standard". This means that many employers are in breach of the Health and Safety at Work legislation.

Employees who sit for 2-3 hour periods may benefit from the AOS Online range of kneeling stools which have been ergonomically designed to help combat the pressure related stress on the spine. To meet Health and Safety regulations all office chairs should be fully adjustable to accommodate the ultimate sitting position. Quality office furniture is designed for optimum comfort and support so that work can be carried out effectively and keep employee's minds on the task at hand rather than an increasing back pain. The Health & Safety standard BS EN ISO 9241-5 states that "office chairs should encourage dynamic sitting".

Evidence clearly shows that good industrial relations, job satisfaction and partnership between employers and employees are fundamental elements in the successful management of back pain problems, AOS Online's flexible approach to forge working relationships with their clients enables all office supplies and office stationery to be managed effectively for all small businesses across the UK.

To find out more visit: http://www.aosonline.co.uk/.

About AOS Online

Affordable Office Supplies made simple

AOS Online is the online branch of one of the UK's leading office supplies companies, The Ardent Group. They serve thousands of customers each month - from the biggest Corporate Customers to the smallest home users and with the same commitment to customer satisfaction, with the lowest possible prices.

With over 20,100 office products online, AOS Online can accommodate your every office stationery need... from pens, paper, office machines and printer cartridges through to warehouse and janitorial supplies.