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Screen Name:	jtryan
Joined:	Dec 21, 2004 09:31 AM
Last Post:	Jul 27, 2005 03:31 PM
Last Visit:	Jul 27, 2005 03:22 PM
Location:	Calgary, Alberta
Occupation:	Human Factors Consultant
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General Ergonomics Topics » Software for Office Drawings May 26, 2005 06:47 AM (Total replies: 4)

I have recently learned to use the engineering software program AutoCAD. Although as a whole this is a very complex program, doing simple line drawings in this program is not very difficult. The advantage of using AutoCAD is that you can easily set the dimensions of the room and the furniture in the room so you will have a very accurate drawing.

I did not have any formal training using AutoCAD and I was able to learn to do simple drawings relatively quickly.

Good luck!

Jana Lee

Products & Equipment » Re: [Wolffman] Bank Teller Ergonomics May 5, 2005 07:32 AM (Total replies: 3)

Good morning,

I work for a company that designs and manufactures consoles for control centres. At present our company is thinking about targeting the banking industry. If we decide to go this route I will be doing a great deal of research into ergonomics in bank-telling. If you are looking for a design and manufacturing vendor to provide height-adjustable ergonomically bankteller workstations, please let me know and I can put you in touch with our sales and management team.

Have a good day,

Jana Lee Tryan

General Ergonomics Topics » Fixed Height Worksurface Apr 27, 2005 03:33 PM (Total replies: 1)

Good Afternoon Everyone,

I was just wondering if anyone could give me some clarification on the BSR/HFES 100 Standard regarding worksurface height. Is my understanding correct that to be compliant with this standard the surface on which the worksurface sits MUST (or in there terminology SHALL) be adjustable between 560mm and 1180mm? Therefore, is it not acceptable, according to this standard, to provide a fixed height worksurface with an adjustable chair and footrest?

Your input would be greatly appreciated.

Jana Lee Tryan

General Ergonomics Topics » Conference Tables Apr 11, 2005 02:52 PM (Total replies: 0)

Good Afternoon,

I was wondering if anyone had any information or resources on conference/meeting table ergonomics.

Thank you for your input,

Jana Lee

General Ergonomics Topics » International Standards Apr 1, 2005 03:08 PM (Total replies: 1)

Good afternoon,

I was wondering if anyone could direct me to some resources on International Ergonomic Standards for offices or control centres. I am very familiar with the ISO standards. I am hoping to find some more specific to Eurpoe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

Thanks for your help.

Jana Lee

General Ergonomics Topics » Keyboard Tray Pinch Points Jan 10, 2005 02:20 PM (Total replies: 1)

Happy New Year....

I was wondering what the acceptable distance was between an input support surface (keyboard tray) and a fixed surface to avoid a potential "pinch-point". In the situation I am considering, the keyboard tray is cut into the fixed worksurface. I am looking for the minimum separation that is required between these surfaces. Is there a particular guideline or standard that I could reference?

As a second question...what is the minimum depth for a keyboard tray?

Thanks for your input,

Jana Lee Tryan
Ergonomics Specialist
Evans Consoles Corp.

General Ergonomics Topics » Negative Tilt Keyboard Trays - What about the mouse? Dec 21, 2004 09:55 AM (Total replies: 4)

Seasons Greetings,

I would like to further the discussion of negative tilt on keyboard trays. I have read the posted remarks regarding the effects of a negatively sloped keyboard on touch typing activities, however, I was wondering if anyone had come across any research regarding the effect that a negative slope has on mousing. To further this, I was wondering what solutions you might have to properly position the mouse when the keyboard tray has a negative slope.

In addition, what are your feelings regarding a positive keyboard slope when sitting in a reclined seating position.

I appreciate your comments and suggestions.

Enjoy the holiday season.

Jana Lee Tryan
Ergonomics Specialist
Evans Consoles Corporation
Calgary, Alberta, Canada