Human Factors Guidelines for Setting Up Your O2+ Workstation
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CAD Operator Preferences
If you work on a CAD system, you may feel more comfortable using the ranges of
adjustment shown in Table 6-2.
2
The negative monitor tilt shown is Table 6-2 indicates that the monitor is tilted forward
(the top of the screen is tilted toward the user).
2
Derived from Grandjean, Etienne.
Ergonomics in computerized Offices
. London: Taylor & Francis Ltd.,
1987, p. 148.
Table 6-2
Workstation Adjustments Preferred by CAD User
Adjustment
Mean
Range
Seat pan height
54 cm (21.3 in)
50-57 cm (19.7-22.4 in)
Work surface height
73 cm (28.7 in)
70-80 cm (27.6 -31.5 in)
Monitor center above floor
113 cm (44.5 in)
107-115 cm (42.1-45.3 in)
Screen viewing distance
70 cm (27.6 in)
59-78 cm (23.2-30.7 in)
Work surface tilt
8.6 degrees
2-13 degrees
Monitor tilt
-7.7 degrees
-15-1 degrees