OFFICE WORKSTATION DESIGN
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Task Design
Maintaining any posture over time is fatiguing, no matter how well the workstation is set up. As
well, continual data entry or word processing are very repetitive tasks and can further contribute to
discomfort and possible injury.
The best remedy is to take frequent breaks from computer work. For example, schedule five minutes
of work that does not use the computer for every hour worked. Computer-intensive jobs should be
re-designed to include tasks other than computer work.
Organize tasks and set up your workstation so that you can maintain a comfortable upright posture.
Items that are required for high frequency tasks, or those with a long duration, should be placed closest
to you (the primary zone in the diagram below).
Source: CSA Z412-17 Office ergonomics – An application standard for workplace ergonomics, Figure A.8
Reproduced with the permission of CSA from Z412-17 – Office ergonomics – An application standard for workplace
ergonomics, which is copyrighted by CSA. While use of this material has been authorized, CSA shall not be responsible
for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof.
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