How To Set Up A Workstation Correctly - ophelis CL Série Mode D'emploi

How to set up a workstation correctly

Premise when setting up
a workstation:
90°
>90°
For seated work
The upper and lower arm and the upper and
lower leg are both positioned at right angles
90°
For working when standing
The upper and lower arm form a right angle
Note:
If the height of the desk cannot be adjusted, start from Step 2 when setting up the workstation. The
height of the work chair should then be adjusted to suit the height of the desk. The initial dimensions and
constant are based on the right angle formed by the upper and lower arm. If the ideal height of the work
chair means it is too high for both feet to reach the floor comfortably, then a footrest will also be required.
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1. Adjusting the office chair
- Adjust the height of the seat so that the upper
and lower leg form a right angle.
- Adjust the back of the chair so that the lower
back (lumbar area) is perfectly supported when
sitting in an upright position.
- Adjust the depth and the angle of the seat, if
possible. When adjusting the depth of the seat,
ensure that the minimum space between the
front edge of the seat and the back of the knee
amounts to just under the width of a hand.
- Adjust both the height and the spacing of the
armrests, if possible. The elbow should be
slightly supported when the shoulders are
relaxed. At the same time, the upper and lower
arm should approximately form a right angle.
- If there is a headrest, the height and angle
should also be adjusted so that the head is
perfectly supported when leaning back.
- Adjust the synchronous mechanism so the
counter pressure matches the body weight.
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2. Setting up the desk and the screen
- First place the keyboard on the work surface.
It should be positioned so that it is between 10
and 15 cm from the front edge of the desk. Er-
gonomic keyboards can be set at a slight angle.
However, the angle must not exceed 8°.
- Adjust the height of the desk so that the upper
and lower arm still form a right angle when
working on the keyboard. The lower arm and
the back of the hand should form a straight
line.
- In terms of viewing distance, position the
screen so that it is at least 50 cm away from
the eyes. The viewing distance should be
increased if the diagonal measurement of the
screen exceeds 17 inches. For safety reasons,
ensure that the screen does not extend out
over the rear edge of the desktop when select-
ing a position.
- Tilt the screen no more than 35° backwards.
- Adjust the height of the screen so that the top
row of characters is no higher than eye level. It
is usually better to set it at a lower height. This
particularly applies to those who wear glasses
with varifocal lenses.
3. Checking the visual conditions
- Lastly, check again whether lighting or daylight
create a glare on the screen when in use, and
check that the screen is not affected by direct
sunlight or reflections.
Source: iba - Industrieverband Büro und Arbeitswelt (Industrial Association for the Office and the Working Environment)
(https:/ /www.iba.online/arbeitsplatz-buero/gesundheit/arbeitsplatzgestaltung)
ophelis Technical documentation and operating instructions for CL Series sitting-standing workplaces
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50 - 70 cm
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