Ergonomic Environments in Healthcare Catalog Issue 22, Vol. 1
53Pages

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Ergonomics is concerned with the 'fit' between the user, equipment and their environments. It takes account of the user's capabilities and limitations in seeking to ensure that tasks, functions, information and the environment suit each user. To assess the fit between a person and the used technology, we consider the job (activity) being done and the demands on the user; the equipment used (its size, shape, and how appropriate it is for the task), and the information used (how it is presented, accessed, and changed). At AFC Industries, the emphasis is on ergonomics and functionality. Why?...

THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE ERGONOMICS “The goals of ergonomics in imaging informatics include improving radiologist comfort, preventing repetitive stress injuries, reducing eyestrain, and improving efficiency.” Ergonomics is a field of study that focuses on the redesign of work environments to better suit human body mechanics. The goals of ergonomics in imaging informatics include improving radiologist comfort, preventing repetitive stress injuries, reducing eyestrain, and improving efficiency. This is accomplished by creating workstations that adapt to individual users and are designed for...

The Whitestone™, The Whitestone™ workstation is AFC's radiology dream station, loaded with valuable enhancements as well as a full array of electronics, lighting, power and cable management that facilitate performance, comfort, and ease of use. Complete electronic adjustment capabilities are the foundation of this highly adaptable workstation—for surface height in sit or stand positions, surface tilt, and both vertical and horizontal adjustment of monitors. Digital readouts for all workstation settings—surface and monitor height and monitor focal length — enable every user to customize,...

INTERACTIVE WORKSTATIONS Electronic Adjustment: SURFACE HEIGHT SURFACE TILT MONITOR HEIGHT FOCAL LENGTH Features and Benefits  Electronic adjustment of work surface height and tilt Acoustical partition reduces extraneous sounds to create a more quiet environment for concentration LCD Monitor Arms on telescopic drives with electronic adjustment of monitors' height and focal length  Independent electronic adjustment of monitor height and focal length (forward/backward motion) Adjustable LED backlight with dimmer control alleviates eye strain & improves readability of images  Digital...

Deluxe Ergo Tier Cart™ We're pleased to raise the ergonomic standards bar and to offer radiologists well-designed, durable furniture that reduces the risk of strain and injury, while helping them maximize performance in their mission-critical healthcare role. The Deluxe Ergo Tier Cart™ is designed to meet the need for easy electronic adjustment, at the touch of a button, of the work surface height and independent monitor positioning for height and Electronic Adjustment: focal length, as well as work surface tilt within a 15° range of motion. Both seated and standing work positions are...

INTERACTIVE WORKSTATIONS A. Deluxe Ergo Tier Cart™ 72"W x 36"D: • Electronically height adjustable and retractable monitor platform on telescopic drives for three LCD monitors # AFCERGO03 • Adjustable Phone Arm # TA002 • Ergonomic Foot Rest # FR002 l Ergo Tier Cart™ The Ergo Tier Cart™ includes numerous features that empower radiologists and healthcare professionals to optimize their reading environment. The workstation has independent, electronic height adjustment of the work surface and monitor platform. The monitors can be retracted toward and away from the user, either manually or...

INTERACTIVE WORKSTATIONS Electronic Adjustment: ■ SURFACE HEIGHT ■ SURFACE TILT ■ MONITOR HEIGHT ■ FOCAL LENGTH (optional) Features and Benefits ■ Electronic adjustment of work surface height ■ Electronic adjustment of monitor platform height ■ Electronic or manual adjustment of monitor platform focal length (forward/ backward motion) ■ Cold-rolled 11-gauge steel frame with epoxy-powder-coated finish ■ Particle-board-core top with your choice of high-pressure laminate finish edged with bumper molding or T-molding ■ Multiple colors available (for standard colors, see page 103) ■ Four-inch...

INTERACTIVE WORKSTATIONS A. Ergo Tier Cart™ 60"W x 34"D with FX Monitor Platform: • Soft Ergonomic work surface shape • LCD Monitor Arms on telescopic drives # AFCERGO03 • Clamp-mount task light # TAL200A with dimmer • Adjustable Phone Arm # TA002 • Adjustable Dictation Arm # TA003B • Clamp-mount metal Cup Holder # MCH-100 • Wire manager # WMF100 • Full bottom shelf • Foot Rest # FR010 D. Ergo Tier Cart™ 72"W x 84"W x 30"D x 30"D with FX Monitor Platform: • Corner work surface Shape I • LCD Monitor Arm on telescopic drives # AFCERGO04 • Keyboard Arm # KA6000 • Keyboard Tray # TR2000...

Dual Tier Cart™ The Dual Tier Cart™ is ideal for professionals who require two independently adjustable surfaces to perform their tasks. At the touch of a button, the Dual Tier™ lets you adjust the height of the monitors and work surfaces from a seated to a standing position. In its bifocal position, the monitors are lower than the work surface, ensuring a comfortable viewing angle. This flexibility delivers optimum body positioning and comfort. Why adjust yourself to your workstation when the Dual Tier Cart™ adjusts to you? Electronic Adjustment: TIER 1 HEIGHT TIER 2 HEIGHT Features and...

INTERACTIVE WORKSTATIONS A. Dual Tier Cart™ 60"W x 36"D: • Standard work surface shape • Two clamp-mount Monitor Arms # AFCFLEXOARM • Retractable Keyboard Tray # KB01 • Wire Manager # WMF200 • Mobile storage cabinet The Duet Tier™ B. Dual Tier Cart™ 72"W x 36"D: • Standard work surface shape • Z-series Monitor Arms # AFCRAILZ04-3CLAMP • Two split bottom shelves • Foot Rest # FR010 C. Dual Tier Cart™ 72"W x 44"D: • Diamond work surface shape • Three Z-series Monitor Arms # AFCZ500-01 • Leg-mount CPU Holders # CPU-07 D. Dual Tier Cart™ 90"W x 38"D: • Diamond work surface shape • Three...