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  1. Comfort
  2. Ergonomics: visual and physical

Ergonomics: visual and physical

Features/Comfort/Feature 73

Ergonomics: visual and physical

Intent: 

To reduce physical strain and maximize ergonomic comfort and safety.

73: Ergonomics: visual and physical
    Posted on: 07 Jun, 2018
    Amendment:

    In part description, remove: "At least 30%...of the following". Add: "At 30% of workstations that are at seated height or similar work surfaces, users have the ability to alternate between sitting and standing through one of the following:"
    Posted on: 07 Jun, 2018
    Amendment:

    In 06 May, 2016 AAP, remove: "For Part 3 (Seat Flexibility)". Add: "For Feature 73, Part 3"
    Posted on: 05 Feb, 2018
    Amendment:

    For Part 1a, add: ", including laptops," after "screens"
    Posted on: 20 Oct, 2017
    Amendment:

    For Part 3b, add: "or BIFMA G1 guidelines" after "...HFES 100 standard"
    Posted on: 26 Jul, 2017
    Amendment:

    Remove: "employee". Add: "occupant"
    Posted on: 26 Jul, 2017
    Amendment:

    Remove: "employees" after "Workstations in which". Add: "occupants" after "Workstations in which"
    Posted on: 26 Jul, 2017
    Amendment:

    In Part 4a, remove: "employees" after "reaching requirements for". Add: "occupants" after "reaching requirements for"
    Posted on: 26 Jul, 2017
    Amendment:

    In Part 4b, remove: "employees" after "a foot rest to allow". Add: "occupants" "a foot rest to allow"
    Posted on: 10 Feb, 2016
    Amendment:

    In Part 2a, change "Adjustable Height standing desks." to "Adjustable height sit-stand desks."
    Posted on: 10 Feb, 2016
    Amendment:

    In Part 3b, delete "or BIFMA G1 guidelines."