Unit 2 The Working Unit 2 The Working EnvironmentEnvironment

Unit 2a – Office LayoutUnit 2a – Office LayoutFurniture Layouts & Furniture Layouts &

ErgonomicsErgonomics

ERGONOMICSERGONOMICS

How the working environment affects the How the working environment affects the work of employees including:work of employees including:– furniture, furniture, – equipment, equipment, – décor, décor, – heating, heating, – lighting, lighting, – ventilation, ventilation, – noise, etcnoise, etc

Why Ergonomics?Why Ergonomics?

A good ergonomic office will A good ergonomic office will – reduce stress,reduce stress,– boost morale,boost morale,– increase output and improve efficiency,increase output and improve efficiency,– reduce sickness and absenteeismreduce sickness and absenteeism– reduce accidents and injuries.reduce accidents and injuries.

Office Furniture - DesksOffice Furniture - Desks

Size and shape of work surfaceSize and shape of work surface

Non-reflective work surfaceNon-reflective work surface

Matching and combinable with other office Matching and combinable with other office furniturefurniture

Height, depth, width, weight, mobility, Height, depth, width, weight, mobility, considerationsconsiderations

Mobile pedestal units may be placed Mobile pedestal units may be placed underneathunderneath

Office Furniture - WorkstationsOffice Furniture - Workstations

L-shaped desk for computer/paper workL-shaped desk for computer/paper work

Cable management considerationsCable management considerations

Be free from clutterBe free from clutter

Have all working materials close to handHave all working materials close to hand

Easy access to a phoneEasy access to a phone

Have drawers available for the storage of Have drawers available for the storage of materialsmaterials

Office Furniture – Storage UnitsOffice Furniture – Storage Units

BookcaseBookcaseVertical filing cabinetVertical filing cabinetLateral filing cabinetLateral filing cabinetMulti-drawer cabinetMulti-drawer cabinetStorage cabinet/cupboardStorage cabinet/cupboardMobile pedestalMobile pedestalCard index boxCard index boxCardboard box fileCardboard box fileMetal box fileMetal box file

Office Furniture - ChairsOffice Furniture - Chairs

Swivel action

Adjustable seat back

Arm rests

Cushioned for comfort

5-star base providing stability

Adjustable for height

Castors for easy movement

Layout of Office FurnitureLayout of Office Furniture

Suited to type of workSuited to type of workMake best use of the space availableMake best use of the space availableFlexible to allow for changing needsFlexible to allow for changing needsProvide pleasant/attractive environmentProvide pleasant/attractive environmentProvide safe working conditionsProvide safe working conditionsAll employees to move easily between All employees to move easily between work areaswork areasKeep noise levels to a minimumKeep noise levels to a minimum