31 Ecology Over the course of the next reporting period, we aim to maintain or where possible, further increase the already high percentage of products in our Office collection that are certified safe and non-harmful. The independent “ TÜV/LGA GS certification” for seating is a certificate that endorses seating which complies with technical and safety requirements. These requirements relate, for example, to the stability and strength of the chair, the use of safe and appropriate materials and to ergonomic aspects that ensure the user’s health and comfort. GS certification is valid for a period of 5 years. At the end of that period, the product is tested again for the next five-year period, to account for any product modifications and the latest standards and testing requirements. The similarly independent testing for harmful emissions, “ TÜV/LGA tested for harmful substances” is a quality mark to identify products and materials which, if they involve the production or use of particular harmful substances, comply with EU directives on no, or strictly limited, emissions. The harmful emissions testing is verified every year and re-certified every five years. Ergonomics Ergonomically designed office swivel chairs can help reduce aches and pains. A chair that is perfectly adapted to the user’s body can help encourage a healthy posture and reduce strain on the musculoskeletal system. Our TÜV/LGA-certified “ Ergonomically tested” office swivel chairs comply with the specifications for dimensions and functional properties defined in international ergonomic standards. They are easy and efficient to use, which helps to keep physical strain and ill-effects on the health to a minimum, even where they are used for long periods. Not all office swivel chairs meet the required standards, because of their design. For example, “simple office chairs” for temporary workplaces used for short periods are inferior to fully functional office swivel chairs with high backs. Nevertheless, the proportion of our office swivel chairs that were delivered as certified “ergonomically tested” was the overwhelming majority: 87.0% in 2021 and 92.4% in 2022. The validity and details of the certification of our GS-mark, “ tested for harmful substances” and “ergonomically tested” products can be seen in the independent online database Certipedia, run by the TÜV Rheinland Group. You can find detailed information about the materials, certifications and operating instructions for all our products on the Girsberger website. Thomas Gasser Girsberger Download centre https://girsberger.com/en/professionals/downloadcenter/ Certipedia Database www.certipedia.com/search/matching_ product_certificates?q=girsberger
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