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Work Station Configuration - Computer Screen Location

Computer Workstation Guidelines

Use this information to configure computer workstations.

 

 

 

 

  • The optimal viewing distance, for the eyes to the screen, is 18 to 24 inches for operators without vision correction.  Distances may increase or decrease, based on comfort and readability, for operators who wear glasses with bifocals.

  • Screen tilt or inclination from the horizontal should range between -10° and +15°.

  • Top of the screen should be at eye level, for both sitting and standing workstations. 

    • The monitor height for seated workstations varies due to variations in chair height adjustability. 

    • For standing workstations, the top of the monitor should be adjustable in the range of 56 to 70 inches to accommodate most operators. 

 

Recommendations for Display Locations

 

Display Location (standing station)

Specification

Description

Height of video display terminal. (single monitor)

Maximum: 58”

Minimum: 52”

Measured from floor to center of screen.

Height of video display terminal (stacked monitors)

Maximum:  66”

The primary monitor in a stacked configuration is the bottom monitor.

Measured from floor to top line of the top monitor.

Height of touch screen monitor

 

Maximum: 54”

If < 48” must be tilted upward 30°

If < 41” must be tilted upward 45°

Measured from floor to top of the screen.

Display Location (seated station)

Specification

Description

Height of video display terminal (single monitor)

Maximum: 47”

Minimum: 37”

Measured made from floor to centerline of monitor.

Height of video display terminal (stacked monitors)

 

Maximum:  55”

If 55”, tilt downward 15°

Minimum: 37”

The primary monitor in a stacked configuration is the bottom monitor.

Measured from floor to top line of monitor.

 

Height of touch screen monitor

Maximum: 42”

If < 42”, tilt upward 300

Measured from floor to center of screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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