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#1 Posted : 03 March 2006 12:59:00(UTC)
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Posted By lewes Im currently looking at DSE and someone has said that there used to be a minimum recommended size of desk. Is this true and what is it ??? I havent yet ordered the DSE regs but will be shortly ??? Thanks for any input
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#2 Posted : 03 March 2006 13:11:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter There are British Standards covering office furniture but they have no statutory force. Paul
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#3 Posted : 03 March 2006 13:11:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ron Young There is no minimum, however the desk must be suitable for the work being undertaken i.e. large enough for the range tasks performed.
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#4 Posted : 03 March 2006 13:13:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ron Impey The now superceded BS 7179:Part 5:1990 recommended a minimum desk size of 1200 mm by 600 mm, although 1600 mm by 800 mm was preferred.
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