Ergonomic Ancillary Spaces

48 Pages·2016·5.82 MB·English

by  Santilli, Michael

ERGONOMIC
CONSIDERATIONS
FOR ANCILLARY
FURNITURE
2016
AS WORK
BECOMES
INCREASINGLY
MOBILE,
WE ASK:
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ARE YOUR
ANCILLARY
SPACES
WORKING AS
HARD AS THEY
SHOULD?
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CHECKLIST
Use this checklist as an objective guide to
evaluate if your ancillary spaces are working
Place your keyboard at a
at their full potential.
comfortable height to
prevent excessive
bending of the wrist
This space creates an environment
which supports productive work.
• Is there a surface large enough
to support a laptop?
• Is your keyboard within easy and
comfortable reach?
BETTER
POSTURE • Could this space support more than
computer based work?
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• Does this space offer a degree of
privacy if necessary?
This space provides table space and
storage for extra ‘stuff’.
• Are you provided a convenient
place for your bag, to avoid reach
and twist?
• Do you have an appropriate space
for reference material, supplies,
and beverages within reach?
This space promotes healthy postures.
• Does the table height align with
the seating height to allow for
a comfortable place to work?
Position your feet flat
• Are you able to see the screen
on the floor, or take
without straining your neck?
advantage of a foot
rest if available.
• When seated, are you in a posture
which allows you to actually work?
This space provides access to necessary
Support the natural power for electronic devices.
curve of the lumbar, and
avoid twisting your core. • Do you have a power outlet within
easy reach?
• Are there any electrical cords that could
cause a tripping hazard?
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