Arbeitsplatzgrundtyp (Masculine)

Description: The basic workstation types are defined according to the dominant posture: Sitting workstation Sitting/standing workstation Standing workstation These types are further subdivided into fixed-height (with or without adjustment to the 95% percentile) and height-adjustable workstations. The type of activity to be undertaken plays a more important role in determining the optimum height for a standing workstation than Body measurements. If higher demands are placed on hand and arm Strength, the workstation height is tailored to the optimum arm posture: when in a standing position with the upper arms hanging vertically, the upper and lower arms should be oriented in a right angle, while the line of sight and head should be tilted at an overall angle of around 35°. At a sitting workstation, it is important to avoid strain on the neck, shoulders and back and prevent constrained arm and leg postures. The optimum sitting position features a straight upper body, vertical upper arms and lower legs, horizontal lower arms and upper legs, feet flat on the floor and a dipped viewing angle of around 40°.