Ergonomics and Design A Reference Guide

Ergonomics and Design

A Reference Guide

Ergonomics and Design

A Reference Guide

Compiled and Written by

Scott Openshaw, Allsteel

Erin Taylor, Allsteel

Graphics by

Gailyn Minder, Allsteel

Woody Witherow

TJ Long

Marcus Ford

? 2006 Allsteel Inc.

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Table of Contents

Introduction from Allsteel ........................................................................1

Product Design Ergonomics 101 .............................................................3

Anthropometric Measurements ...............................................................5

Introduction...........................................................................................5

Percentile Humans ................................................................................6

Anthropometric Databases ...................................................................7

Anthropometric Resources....................................................................9

Common Workplace Postures ...............................................................11

Standing ..............................................................................................12

Sitting ..................................................................................................12

Reaching .............................................................................................15

Moving ................................................................................................15

Common Workplace Motions ................................................................17

Good and Bad Zones ..........................................................................17

Repetitive Motions ..............................................................................19

Office Furniture Guidelines for Fit and Function...................................21

Anticipate Actions ...............................................................................22

Chairs ..................................................................................................23

Desk and Worksurfaces .......................................................................26

Storage and Files ................................................................................29

Accessories .........................................................................................29

Resources for Designing Ergonomic Products ....................................32

Universal Design Considerations ...........................................................33

Wheelchairs.........................................................................................34

Crutches, Canes, and Walkers ............................................................36

Knobs, Handles, and Controls ............................................................37

Access Ramps and Stairs.....................................................................39

Resources on Universal Design ...........................................................41

Conclusion ..............................................................................................43

Glossary ..................................................................................................45

Appendix ................................................................................................47

References..............................................................................................53

Index.......................................................................................................55

About the Authors .................................................................................57

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