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.
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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).
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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
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