unit 2 the working environment
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Unit 2 The Working Environment. Unit 2a – Office Layout Furniture Layouts & Ergonomics. ERGONOMICS. How the working environment affects the work of employees including: furniture, equipment, décor, heating, lighting, ventilation, noise, etc. Why Ergonomics?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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 surfaceNon-reflective work surfaceNon-reflective work surfaceMatching and combinable with other office Matching and combinable with other office furniturefurnitureHeight, depth, width, weight, mobility, Height, depth, width, weight, mobility, considerationsconsiderationsMobile 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 workCable management considerationsCable management considerationsBe free from clutterBe free from clutterHave all working materials close to handHave all working materials close to handEasy access to a phoneEasy access to a phoneHave 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