What size desk is suitable?
For mixed paper and computer-based tasks, the minimum recommended desk length is 1500 mm. The desk should be deep enough to enable the employee to position the screen at a comfortable viewing distance, usually between 400 – 550 mm from the desk’s front edge. If a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) computer screen is used, this requires a desk depth of at least 900 mm. If a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen is used, a shallower desk is acceptable. More information of desk parameters can be found in the National Occupational Heath and Safety Commission publication Ergonomic Principles and Checklists for the Selection of Office Furniture and Equipment (available at www.ascc.gov.au).
