[Tfug] Panel installation height?

[unixmito at SDF.ORG]

You might be overthinking this one.

Having taken PT for a massive injury, any thing placed right below the
chin (perpendicular to the neck/clavicle) is the path of least resistance
(taking physiology into account.) 5" 10" seems to be a national average
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Galton-height-regress.jpg). The least
amount of muscular utilization at an average height for an average human
(both male and female).



> Hi,
>
> I am always accused of putting things "too high" -- whether
> its canned goods on a shelf or whatever!  I appear to have
> a bias "upwards":  if faced with a shelves at chest level and
> eye level, I opt for the one at eye level -- even if it means
> having to lift one's arm (slightly) to access the items
> thereon!
>
> Now, I have to mount these "control panels".  So, I'm faced
> with two issues driving the mounting height:  high enough so
> their contents are comfortably visible to "average users"
> yet not so high that interacting (touch) with the panel
> becomes tedious/tiring (shoulder loading).
>
> So, how do I figure out the right height?  Years ago, I had a
> (very expensive) book on "human factors engineering" but can't
> seem to find it -- when I *need* it!  Any other guidelines I
> can consult?  Personal experiences?
>
> Harry?
>
> Thx,
> --don
>
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