Chapter 19

Design of Computer Workstations

Michael J. Smith, Pascle Carayon, and William J. Cohen
University of Wisconsin-Madison

 

Outline

Introduction

Historical Perspective

Studies on the Design of Fixed Workstations

Recommendations for Fixed Workstation Design Features

The Design of Workstations for Use With Portable Technology

The Chair as an Element of the Workstation

Additional Workstation Considerations

The Visual Environment

Ergonomic Implementation Issues

Summary of Recommendations

References