Recommended dimensions for seated workstations


Workstation set-up for keyboard operator

These recommendations are based on A.S. 3590 - 1990: Screen-based workstations, part 2 Workstation furniture.

 

Height of work-surface (height to the top of the work surface)

If fixed 680 to 720 mm above floor level
If adjustable 580 to 730 mm above floor level

Area of work-surface

Width 1500 mm minimum
Depth 900 mm minimum

Bench thickness over leg span 25 mm maximum

Volume of leg-space

Width 800 mm minimum
Depth 550 mm minimum
Height 580 mm minimum

Viewing distance to work

Minimum 350 mm minimum
Maximum 750 mm minimum

Height of display 30-40 degrees below eye level

Seat pan height

Surface of seat to floor 380 to 510 mm

Seat pan depth 330 to 430 mm

Footrest area 300 x 375 mm

 

 

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