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What are some important elements of a workplace layout?

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Layout or organization of the work area which allows materials to be handled without excessive bending, twisting and stretching reduces injuries.

  • Have all materials at work level.
  • Use adjustable elements at the workplace.
Workbench with adjustable height and tilt improves working position
Workbench with adjustable height and tilt improves working position.

Self-adjusting platform automatically matches worker's height
Self-adjusting platform automatically matches worker's height.

  • Ensure that there is enough room to turn around to prevent twisting.
Ensure that there is enough room to turn around

  • Use adjustable supports or suspenders to operate heavy tools.
Tool suspender
Tool suspender reduces muscular effort and compression on the back.


Tool support
Tool support eliminates over-stretching and overreaching.

  • Use bins that allow easy access.
Side opening on bin
Lift-and-tilt device and side opening on bin reduces bending.

  • Fact sheet confirmed current: 2019-08-15
  • Fact sheet last revised: 2002-09-13