The table design would have a 30"x 60" surface area for the main worksurface. Two flip-up extensions would almost double the work area. The workstation would be height adjustable to accommodate different inspectors of various heights and reaches. For worker…
The two-level workstation required a lower pull-out tray. The two-level workstation required a lower tray that could be pulled out as needed. Both the top work surface and the lower tray each had to support 250 pounds. Eliminate tipping when…
Every company recognizes that employee health is crucial to its productivity. Two major goals top the list to create and maintain a healthy work environment: Optimize ergonomics for the task to be performed, especially when different workers use the same…
Height Stability is Key to a Height Adjustable Workstation. In a previous blog post, we discussed various criteria to consider when selecting a height adjustable workstation as an ergonomic solution. A key criterion when evaluating height adjustable workstations is its…
Ergonomic Neutrality is Key We all agree that good ergonomics are essential in the workplace. Individuals must not work in stress-inducing positions. They must not hunch over a tabletop that's too low or stretch to reach one that's too high—even…
Neutrality is a Key Ergonomic Principle "Neutrality" is a major goal of proper ergonomic design. It simply means working in a position where our muscles are not subject to unneeded stress or strain while sitting or standing at a desk…
Read the feature article in Fabricator Magazine about how Workplace's unique strategy allows us to manufacture and quickly deliver our enormous variety of "configure to customer need" workstations.
The challenge: When it comes to furnishing a lab, an office, a repair center, a manufacturing floor—or any place work is done—with workstations, the straightforward can become complex quickly. That’s because different users often have conflicting requirements. Let’s look in…
The forgotten ergonomic When we hear “ergonomics” around the office, lab, or factory floor, we think of proper workstation height, good computer screen and keyboard placement, and correct seating. But there’s one other ergonomic variable that’s often left to chance:…
Ergonomic factors such as workzones, workstation height, and proper seating are essential to prevent repetitive stress injuries. Hours spent in front of a computer screen, typing on a keyboard, and manipulating a mouse are root causes of gradual onset injuries such as eye strain,…