Proper Work Station Postioning


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AREA A (Return)

  • Screen, document holder and keypad in front of user
  • Monitor and adjustable document holder at the same
    height 18-25" viewing distance
  • Viewing angle: top line of top at slightly below eye level
    (15 degrees downward from horizontal.
  • Screen inclination 75 to 110 degrees

 

 

 

AREA B (Return)

  • Height of work surface 16 to 29 degrees
  • Thickness of work surface at least 1"
  • Width of work surface at least 30"
  • Height from floor to screen center approximately 36-51"
  • Keyboard height approximately 36"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AREA C (Return)

  • Home row of keys at elbow height
  • Wrist neutral when addressing keyboard
  • Wrist rest equal in height to the space bar key and
    approximately 3" wide
  • Mouse positioned at the same height and distance
    as the keyboard
  • Mouse positioned in close proximity to the keyboard to
    avoid over reaching
  • Three to 6" of space between knees and desk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AREA D (Return)

  • Elbows and hips 90 degrees
  • Shoulders relaxed, not elevated or abducted when addressing
    the keyboard
  • Arm rests adjusted for width and height
  • Arm rests should allow close approach to desk
  • Back rest is approximately 8 x 13" with lumbar support at L4 to L5
  • Back rest inclination at 90-100 degrees
  • Seat pan approximately 16x16"
  • Seat pan and set back separately adjustable
  • Chair height is adjustable to 16-20" from floor to seat pan
  • Chair ends at least 2" from back of knee, but covers 75% of thigh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AREA E (Return)

Foot rest or feed flat on floor, pivoting style floor rest is best
for changing position

 

 

 

 

 

AREA G (Return)

Headset is used to prevent awkward head position