Office Space Planning & Ergonomics PDF

Office Space Planning & Ergonomics ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURE AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT Presented By: Collado, Vanesse Aira E. CONTENTS Office Planning The Importance of Office Layout Workplace Planning Thermal Comfort Air Quality Lighting Ease of Intera...

Office Space Planning & Ergonomics ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURE AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT Presented By: Collado, Vanesse Aira E. CONTENTS Office Planning The Importance of Office Layout Workplace Planning Thermal Comfort Air Quality Lighting Ease of Interaction Workplace Cleanliness Amount of Space Comfort of Furnishings Ergonomics Importance of Ergonomics Office Planning — Office planning is a method to design and organize your office layout effectively. When done well, office planning can improve workflow, increase employee communication and enhance your overall work environment. THE IMPORTANCE OF OFFICE LAYOUT The importance of office layout lies in its impact on productivity, employee satisfaction, and collaboration. A well- designed layout can enhance communication, minimize distractions, and foster teamwork. COMMON OFFICE LAYOUTS : Open Plan Layout Cubicle Layout Hybrid Layout Activity-based Layout The open-plan layout The go-to office layout The hybrid layout Activity-based layouts is one of the most of the early 2000s, combines open plan and create spaces for specific common office cubicle layouts divide cubicle elements, tasks. They could include the office into individual featuring a mix of open quiet zones or pods for layouts, featuring workspaces, private focused work, open-plan spacious, workspaces using workstations, focus collaborative spaces for unpartitioned areas partitions. Each staff areas, collaboration brainstorming sessions, and with workstations member has their own spaces, and meeting social areas for relaxation. arranged in rows or area, reducing noise and rooms. clusters. distractions. WORKPLACE PLANNING Workplace planning refers to the strategic process of designing and organizing the physical and operational aspects of a work environment to enhance productivity, employee satisfaction, and efficiency. THERMAL COMFORT It refers to a number of conditions in which the majority of people feel comfortable. Thermal comfort is rated amongst the most important conditions for improving comfort and satisfaction of occupants with their indoor environment, based on a review of various studies.  AIR QUALITY The quality of indoor air inside offices and other workplaces is important not only for workers' comfort but also for their health. Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) has been tied to symptoms like headaches, fatigue, trouble concentrating, and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. LIGHTING Lighting is used for many different purposes: to ensure visual work can be done accurately, safely and in comfort; to increase timely production, and to enhance security and to promote the health and wellbeing of workers; to make the workplace an attractive and pleasant environment. EASE OF INTERACTION Ease of interaction in the workplace refers to how smoothly and effectively employees communicate and collaborate with one another. WORKPLACE CLEANLINESS Workplace cleanliness is essential because it creates a healthier environment and also helps employees to be more productive and efficient. Regular dusting, vacuuming, and disinfecting surfaces also help eliminate germs, allergens, and dust particles, reducing the risk of illnesses and allergies. AMOUNT OF SPACE It generally refers to the physical dimensions or volume of an area, often measured in square feet or square meters. It indicates how much room is available for a specific purpose, like work or storage. COMFORT OF FURNISHINGS Comfort of furnishings refers to how pleasant and supportive furniture is for users, especially in a workplace setting. ERGONOMICS Ergonomics is the process of designing or arranging workplaces, products and systems so that they fit the people who use them. IMPORTANCE OF ERGONOMICS Ergonomics is important in the workplace because it enhances employee comfort, reduces the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, and boosts productivity. By designing workspaces that fit workers’ needs, companies can improve overall job satisfaction and efficiency, leading to a healthier, more engaged workforce.  Thank you! ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURE AND RRECORS MANAGEMENT Collado, Vanesse Aira E. DOMTMOM 1-1