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Hello.
Is there any specific written measurements / minimum space in any regs / acops that I can look up.
I have allways been told 1 meter between workstations and wall for safe access and egress, but I cannot see this in writing,
RA carried out shows area is not wide enough and we have moved desks / workstations (pods of 4 in open plan office) but I am only looking to see if there is anything in writing.
Any help in pointing me in the right direction would be very greatfully appreciated.
Thanks and Regards
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I would say that compliance with equality and diversity therefore 1.2 m - or even the welfare regs at 11 cubic metres or the British Standard - ADB and space factors of 6 m
SBH
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Hi TD,
I've been working on this subject all so.
It states in the Health, Safety and Welfare ACOP that there must be 11 cubic meters per workstation.
The first thing I did was workout the desk lengh, ours were 1600mm + draws next to the desk 430mm that gave me a total of 2030mm.
The ceiling height was 3000mm
So in order to get the 11 cubim meters we needed at least 1100mm(desk was 800mm wide) space behind the desk.
I used this site to workout the dimensions:
http://www.online-calcul...olumetric/roomvolume.php
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TD,
If you can, get hold of a copy of the "Journal Metric Handbook" produced by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) - your FM or Property people should have a copy.
It sets out the basis for standards applied by architects in the UK, for example, it suggests chair space from the desk edge nearest to occupant to ensure adequate room, at 900 mm, as well as dimensions for aisle widths; filing cabinets; shelving, etc.
Zyggy
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Thanks Guys for the info, much appreciated
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Barney#1 wrote:Hi TD,
I've been working on this subject all so.
It states in the Health, Safety and Welfare ACOP that there must be 11 cubic meters per workstation.
The first thing I did was workout the desk lengh, ours were 1600mm + draws next to the desk 430mm that gave me a total of 2030mm.
The ceiling height was 3000mm
So in order to get the 11 cubim meters we needed at least 1100mm(desk was 800mm wide) space
behind the desk.
Regulation 10 of the Workplace Regulations states 11cubic metres of space per person. Regulation 11 refers to Workstations and Seating.
I used this site to workout the dimensions:
http://www.online-calcul...olumetric/roomvolume.php
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TD - may I suggest that the dimension of any walkways between [presumably DSE type] workstations will be heavily dependent on such things as numbers of persons in the space and the location and number of any doors as well as the actual room/space layout.
In order to simplify the problem; I would use the need for a fire evacuation RA to determine the dimensions of the routes with a minimum walkway width of 1m. In that way, a small number of people with 2 doors to choose from will probably not require any more than the 1m. The larger the number of persons v the number and location of doors will vary that walkway dimension upward to accomodate pinch-points or majority flows.
We then have to consider any groups or individuals who don't fit into the "normal" body mobility type and adjust for them in addition as is relevant. As a rough guide, a traditional wheelchair should be allowed at least 1.5m width, especially at changes of direction or junctions. Partially or unsighted persons will require additional provision.
Frank Hallett
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