Workstation Ergonomic Checklist
1. Correct Work Height
- An operator’s arms should be below shoulder level
- Precise tasks: 50mm below elbow
- Light assembly: 50-100mm below elbow
- Heavy work: 100-200mm below elbow
2. Properly Adjust Work Equipment to the Task
- Adjust the workstation:
- Seat height & angle; footrest height & angle
- Adjust the work piece and parts containers:
- Work piece and parts containers in optimal positions (refer to points 3 and 4)
3. Work Piece & Parts Container Layout
- Optimise container layout to reduce wasted motion and speed up throughput
- Heavy and/or most used parts should be placed in the closest containers
- Optimal container layout is within a 400mm radius, as measured from each shoulder
4. Working Area
- Maximum grab area: 540mm radius, measured 160mm to the left and right from the
- centreline and front edge of the work top
- Optimum grab area: 280mm radius, measured 160mm to the left and right from the
- centreline and front edge of the work top
5. Consider Fields of Vision
- Operators should view the work piece without turning head or eyes
- A 15 deg. view angle requires no head or eye movement to grab parts
- A 35 deg. view angle requires only eye movement to grab parts
- Viewing distance to a Monitor should be between 350mm and 750mm
6. Match Light Intensity to the Work Task
- Standard assembly tasks: 500—750 lux
- Complex tasks (e.g. electrical assembly): 1000—1500 lux
- Delicate and/or critical work: 1500—2000 lux
7. No Work Above the Heart
- Keep all work below the heart to enhance blood circulation
- Reduce static holding during assembly as it increases muscle fatigue
