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DEA 651: Evaluation of Proposed Ergonomic Workstations in Olin Library

"Cockpit" Workstation (#5): Evaluation

This page includes evaluation and images of the "Cockpit" Workstation .


Abstract | Workstation #1 | Workstation #2 | Workstation #3

Workstation #4 | Workstation #5 (C) | Existing Workstation

Posture Analysis | Reach Envelope


Following the intitial evaluation of the workstations, this work surface was installed in the cubicle occupied by Workstation #2. This "cockpit" design is offered by Haworth. It is intended to create a work surface that is more easily accessible while working at a computer terminal, and it is ideal for many work settings, such as call centers or data entry offices.The design does succeed in providing more work surface within easy reach of a computer worker (see reach envelope). In other ways it is very similar to Workstation #2. The only items from the VDT Checklist which may need further attention are possible obstructions in the lower extremities caused by the keyboard tray, difficulty adjusting the monitor to a correct height and angle to reduce neck and eye strain, and lack of a footrest. See the general discussion of workstation layout for ideas on how the layout could be improved to further accommodate the needs of the librarians. Specifically, this workstation meets its goal of providing a more easily accessible work surface. In general, it is very similar to the other workstations that are reviewed in this study.

The chair at this workstation was innovative in the way that the arms can swivel to support the elbows in a variety of positions. As shown in the image, the arms may be turned to hug the body contour. This is close to the location where one normally holds the arms when keyboarding. Because of their adjustability, the arms may also be swung out of the way when not desired. The chair is stable and has a sloped seat pan to avoid uncomfortable pressure points behind one's knees.

Considering the increased accessibility of the worksurface due to the corner radius and the solid chair design features, this workstation is among the best.

 

"Cockpit" Workstation (#5)

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Abstract | Workstation #1 | Workstation #2 | Workstation #3

Workstation #4 | Workstation #5 (C) | Existing Workstation

Posture Analysis | Reach Envelope


This page created by DEA 651: Ergonomics, Anthropometrics, and Biomechanics,
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Last updated January 25, 2009