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The Importance of Ergonomics in Mission Critical Environments

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Control room operators have very challenging and important jobs, which is why everything possible should be done to make their work easier. None of us are at our best when we are uncomfortable or in pain, and this is especially true when stress and pressure are added to the mix. This is why control room ergonomics is so important. However, what exactly is ergonomics? Ergonomics 101 Ergonomics is defined as the study of how people interact with their working environments. More specifically, an ergonomist, also known as a human factors specialist, is a person that modifies or designs the work…

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May 11
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Technical Furniture Design for Mission Critical Environments

By Technical Furniture

When important work has to be done, the people doing it should be given the best tools and equipment possible. This is why organizations choose technical furniture rather than regular office furniture to equip control rooms, dispatch centers and trading floors. Technical furniture provides more than just a place to sit and work, it is designed to withstand the rigors of mission critical environments and improve performance.  What Makes Technical Furniture so Different? At first glance, technical furniture may look much the same as the desks, tables and workstations on offer at any large office furniture supplier. However, this is…

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Apr 20
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What Is a Trading Desk?

By Trading

A trading desk platform is part of an investment bank or financial services company where securities are bought and sold. The brokers and managers who work with the trading desk platforms deal with various types of financial assets including stocks, bonds, foreign currencies and commodities. These trading desk platforms are used to buy or sell either the actual assets or options that allow investors to purchase or sell them at a set price in the future. Larger financial institutions usually have a large trading floor with several trading desks, each specializing in a particular type of financial asset.  The Benefits…

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Mar 19
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Emergency Operations Center

4 Ways to Design an EOC: Emergency Operations Center Layout for Crisis

By Emergency Dispatch

When disaster strikes New York City, or any other municipality, agencies have to act fast to coordinate the response. Lives, property and safety all depend on the rapid response and efforts that the police, firefighters and other emergency medical service personnel put forth. To do these critical jobs, these agencies all depend on a central facility known as an Emergency Operations Center. What is an Emergency Operations Center? An Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is a secure facility where management decisions are made and coordinated responses are orchestrated in relation to emergency incidents. Responses include allocating resources, providing information management and…

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Feb 16
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How to Design a Dog Friendly Office — And Why

By Office Best Practices, Office Space Design

Having pets at work is becoming all the rage. Though the policy is generally associated with hip startups or animal-centric businesses, the workplace perk of allowing pets is beginning to spread into the mainstream. Welcoming four-legged office mates undoubtedly brings unique challenges into the work environment, but evidence suggests it may be worth the hurdles. Benefits of a Dog Friendly Office People love their dogs — according to a recent survey, over 54 million American households have a dog, and 65 percent of those regard their pet as a member of the family. People are happier when they can be…

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Feb 02
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Work from Home Desks

The Best Work from Home Desks

By Work from Home Furniture

A work desk is a big part of any home office set up, so you will want to get one that is uniquely suited to your physicality for the best success. However, people come in all shapes and sizes, so finding the most suitable one can often be challenging. In light of that, we have put together a list of the best work from home desks to help with your choice! Best Standing Desk for the Money Eureka Ergonomic Writing Computer Desk If you’re looking for a simple work from home desk solution, there are plenty of high-value, bare-bones options…

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Jan 26
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How to Start a Hedge Fund, from Money to Office and More

By Hedge Funds

The vast world of hedge fund investment is both lucrative and risky. Being both an example of American economy innovation and the subject of media vilification, there’s no mystery that creating and running a hedge fund is no easy task. While we are setting out to tell you how to start a hedge fund, the first step is initially understanding what a hedge fund is. At its core, a hedge fund is a partnership between investors and a fund manager. Some hedge funds are made up of thousands of investors with valuation in the billions, while other smaller hedge funds…

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Jan 21
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6 Major New York Industries Fueling the Economy in 2021

By New York

When it comes to the financial market, it’s difficult to predict what the future holds with a high degree of certainty. Nonetheless, researchers, investment strategists and financial analysts make predictions for what we can expect in the year ahead when it comes to the stock market.  Fortunately, one prediction they generally have consensus on is that the global economy will rebound and grow as vaccine distribution ramps up throughout the year. Additionally, they say you can expect around a 5.5 percent uptick in the economic output in 2021 that is a continuation of the economic recovery that started back in…

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Jan 19
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10 Tips for How to Get Back to Work After the Holidays

By Office Best Practices

2018 is here, and the time to get back to work is nigh. Often, we take time to reflect on the previous year and figure out what we want to do to make the new year greater than before. Even more often, we’re returning from vacation wishing, honestly, that it would never end! But, we at Saraval Industries think that what is key to making your 2018 a great one is creating a new perspective for yourself. Here are ten suggestions for how you can make 2018 a year of making yourself anew, from jazzing up the office space to…

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Jan 04
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trading floor desks and furniture

Why Buy Used or Pre-Owned Office Furniture

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Why Buy Pre-Owned? First and foremost, Saraval warehouses a large number of complete workstations and used trading desks along with monitor arms & file pedestals in an effort to provide immediate delivery of a complete multi-monitor trading desk. There’s no doubt that new trading desks and technical furniture are expensive. Many small and medium sized businesses simply can’t afford to buy new. Buying pre-owned is much more cost effective, saving up to 80%.  You can see the used desks for sale that we currently offer. Saraval can customize the look of your project by manufacturing new end panels in the color…

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