Hi all,
I'm designing a table for my PC 'cause I feel the actual table - chair
combination is very uncomfortable for me. I hear it is a subject called
"ergonomy" who studies the most comfortable sizes for everything. Can
anybody point me to a site with recommendations for such things like table
height, monitor height, chair height?
Thanks in advance
Faustino
I don't have a page to recommend, but a Chiropractor will have plenty of
advice for you. Mine has even offered training sessions for businesses free
of charge.
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Bill Pounds
http://www.billpounds.com
"Faustino Dina" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi all,
> I'm designing a table for my PC 'cause I feel the actual table - chair
> combination is very uncomfortable for me. I hear it is a subject called
> "ergonomy" who studies the most comfortable sizes for everything. Can
> anybody point me to a site with recommendations for such things like table
> height, monitor height, chair height?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Faustino
>
>
I have now built 3 PC tables according to the following pattern:
Base - 2' x 4' table with folding legs (purchased) with 28" height
PC shelf - 1x12x48 either plywood or prefinished MDF
Legs for shelf - 1x12x9 attached 11" in from each end - not
necessarily the same material as the shelf. Screw through shelf into
the ends of the two legs.
The shelf contains (L-R) printer, monitor, PC.
The desktop below (L-R) holds UPS, speakers and a small high-intensity
lamp.
The desktop out front has the keyboard and mouse.
The chair should be an office chair with adjustable height and a
comfortable back. A plastic carpet mat makes it easier to roll around.
Standard chair height should position the monitor at face height.
"Faustino Dina" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> Can
> anybody point me to a site with recommendations for such things like
> table height, monitor height, chair height?
>
A google search will bring up many such sites. There is no fixed desk
height that is "right" for everyone -- you need to build a desk that can be
adjusted to fit the user.
On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 09:32:22 -0600, "Faustino Dina"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Hi all,
>I'm designing a table for my PC 'cause I feel the actual table - chair
>combination is very uncomfortable for me. I hear it is a subject called
>"ergonomy" who studies the most comfortable sizes for everything. Can
>anybody point me to a site with recommendations for such things like table
>height, monitor height, chair height?
>
>Thanks in advance
>Faustino
>
I recall a (computer) program that takes your height and several other
dimensions to determine all the proper heights for your keyboard,
chair, monitor, etc. What's comfortable to some, may not to others.
I know that the top of the computer monitor screen should be eye level
or slightly lower. A fully adjustable chair with arms is important.
You could stack some boxes and use various heights to determine your
best keyboard/mouse table height.
Faustino Dina wrote:
> Hi all,
> I'm designing a table for my PC 'cause I feel the actual table - chair
> combination is very uncomfortable for me. I hear it is a subject called
> "ergonomy" who studies the most comfortable sizes for everything. Can
> anybody point me to a site with recommendations for such things like table
> height, monitor height, chair height?
The subject is called "ergonomics". There are numerous standards out. The
US government agency charged with dealing with such matters has checklists
and so on at <http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/>.
> Thanks in advance
> Faustino
--
--John
Reply to jclarke at ae tee tee global dot net
(was jclarke at eye bee em dot net)
Faustino Dina wrote:
> Hi all,
> I'm designing a table for my PC 'cause I feel the actual table - chair
> combination is very uncomfortable for me. I hear it is a subject
> called "ergonomy" who studies the most comfortable sizes for
> everything. Can anybody point me to a site with recommendations for
> such things like table height, monitor height, chair height?
I love the adjustable shelf on my computer table. It helps to be able to
change the angle from time to time. I'll post a photo on abpw.
-- Mark