Nicole Matoushek PT MPH CSHE CEES
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Here are some key workstation design principles:
* Optimize work postures/positions and design/modify postures to avoid end range of motion and maintain neutral.
*In order to keep the user close to their neutral posture, apply the following design principles when designing your work area:
*Design for Reaches: Identify which reaches are involved during the work.
*Design for the reach of the 5th percentile female; all but the smallest 5% of the female population will be able to perform safely. The 5th percentile female may need to be accommodated.
*Design for Clearance: Identify any areas where access or clearance may be an issue (i.e. drawer handles).
*Design for the 95th percentile male, all but the largest 5% of the male population will have the clearance to access the needed areas. The 5th percentil male may need to be accomodated.
*Design for Adjustability: Wherever possible, it is important to design for adjustability in the work station design. By considering both the 5th percentile female and 95th percentile male, the majority of the population will be able to perform the work tasks safely and productively.
*Don't Design for the "average person": There is no "average person". Therefore, designing for the "average" person should be avoided. Doing so only accommodates a small percent of the population.
Nicole Matoushek, MPH, PT, CEES, CSHE
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