Practical guidelines for office design

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Practical guidelines for office design

Directives pratiques sur l’aménagement de bureau

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
Belgium
Languages

French

Provider
Provider (English)
VerV
Provider (Original)
VerV

Description

This document provides very concrete recommendations for an ergonomic layout of your office, in order to reduce physical loads as much as possible.
It can serve as a starting point for prevention consultants, especially those specializing in ergonomics. Project planners, (interior) architects and facility managers can find clear guidelines for the optimal design of workplaces for an efficient and healthy working environment.

Le présent document formule des recommandations très concrètes pour un aménagement ergonomique de votre bureau, afin de réduire au maximum les charges physiques. Il peut servir de point de départ aux conseillers en prévention, en particulier ceux spécialisés dans l’ergonomie. Les aménageurs de projets, architectes (d’intérieur) et responsables des installations peuvent y trouver des lignes directrices claires pour aménager de manière optimale les lieux de travail afin de travailler de manière efficace et saine.

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Language of original language description

French

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
Not sector specific
Hazards
Static postures - sitting
Using Display Screen Equipment
Health effects
MSDs unspecified
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Worker participation
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Safety officers
OSH consultant
Priority area
Prevention
Year
2020