Working with us: ergonomics
Screens can provide the right to see, or be seen! Movement of staff in offices commands attention and this visual distraction, peripheral vision, 'amplifies' the distraction.
Carefully positioned screening can give either seated or standing privacy and reduce visual distractions. Ergonomic considerations like this can help staff become more productive and feel more comfortable. See our section on BS-EN 1023 which explains these important standards.
BE EN 1023-1
European standard heights for office screens
Height 1100
Eye contact in the sitting position
This screen height is sufficient to divide workspace without affecting vision.
Height 1400
No eye contact in the sitting position
This screen height offers a high level of privacy whilst still enabling a seated person some degree of visual and audible communication.
Height 1800
No eye contact in the standing position
This screen height and above offers total privacy and excellent acoustic insulation eliminating nearly all distractions from the surrounding area.