MAP-01-011 HFI Technical Guide - Human Factors Integration ...

MAP-01-011 – HFI Technical Guide (STGP 11)14.1.5 Workstation ConfigurationHFI Technical IssuesThe tasks to be conducted at workstations and anthropometric data regarding thebody size of personnel are used to decide on the optimum configuration for eachworkstation design. The configuration should be decided for each item ofCombat System or marine engineering equipment. For commercial-off-the-shelfitems, the demands facing personnel, and operating conditions including lengthof watchkeeping shifts and the working environment, need to be taken intoaccount when selecting the equipment. The three basic configurations can beconsidered to be:• Seated workstation, e.g. crane operator, platform management systemoperator.• Sit/stand workstation, e.g. panel control layout for auxiliary power operatorsor maintainers.• Standing workstation, e.g. catering equipment operators.Figure 14-3: An example seated workstationFigure 14-4 illustrates key human dimensions that need to be taken into accountwhen designing workstation layout in the chosen configuration. Generalguidance is that every workstation should be operable by personnel falling in therange of body sizes from the 5 th percentile female to the 95 th percentile male (asdefined by anthropometric data for the relevant population). Safety criticalconsiderations (e.g., the requirement for emergency egress) may requireincreased anthropometric boundary limits. However, it is up to the project todecide, in conjunction with the relevant naval Authorities, the specific percentilesthat should be applied. Due consideration needs to be given to any requirementsfor operators wearing individual protective clothing. Seating should be adjustablefor different sizes of operator and provide adequate lumbar support whilst alsoproviding protection against shock. The selection of seating should take intoNov 2006 Page 14-6 Issue 4