Happy Seat developed for Ford workforce

Seeking to address issues
such as an ageing workforce
and the physical tolls of
working for many years on
an assembly line, Ford
convened a team of
occupational physicians,
production specialists,
labour groups and
representatives for disabled
employees to improve the
ergonomics, safety and
productivity on the
assembly line.

This led to the creation of
the Happy Seat – an
ingenious swivel chair
attached to a rod-shaped
suspension. It allows
workers to sit in comfort on
the production line while
assembling cars. The seat
allows workers to sit and
glide into the car while
fitting pedal boxes, for
example, instead of bending
over.