AS NZS 4442:2018 pdf free download.Office desks, office workstations and tables intended to be used as office desks—Mechanical, dimensional and general requirements and test methods.
1.4.15 Leg space
The clear space beneath the worktop that is provided for the placement of the user’s legs. including knees and feet, while working at the unit. The leg space is in line with the designated working position.
1.4.16 Levelling
Adjustment provided in the support structures, frame, feet, castors, glides and/or worktop to assist with levelling of the work surface.
1.4.17 Mixed tasks
Typically a combination of keyboard and general office work. Most users will be expected to be undertaking mixed task operations.
1.4.18 Modesty screen
That part of a screen attached to the unit and positioned, at least in part, beneath the worktop to provide a visual barrier. Usually positioned opposite the working edge. A vertical panel can serve the same function as a modesty screen. See also ‘screen’ and ‘vertical panel’.
1.4.19 Office desk
A furniture item or assembly of furniture items and components that—
(a) typically has no integrated services fitted, e.g. power, or communication;
(b) is a freestanding unit;
(c) permit(s) the performance of office type tasks, such as general office work, word processing and computer use;
(d) has at least one primary worktop that is, or can be adjusted to, ±0.2° variation from the horizontal when in the unloaded condition, with the lowest edge being the working edge;
(e) has either a fixed height or height adjustable worktop: and
(f) has a primary worktop supported by legs or by panels that typically do not project above the worktop.
The term ‘desk’ refers to an office desk, or an office table intended to be used as a desk. See also ‘office workstation’.
1.4.20 Office tables intended to be used as desks
As per Clause 1.4.19, Office desk. See also ‘office workstation’.
1.4.21 Office workstation
A furniture item or assembly of furniture items and components that—
(a) has integrated services fitted, e.g. power, and/or communication;
(b) has been designed to be assembled on site and left in one place;
(c) permit(s) the performance of office type tasks such as general office work, word processing and computer use;
(d) has at least one primary worktop that is, or can be adjusted to ±0.2° variation from the horizontal when in the unloaded condition, with the lowest edge being the working edge;
(e) has either a fixed height or height adjustable worktop; and
(f) has a primary worktop at least partially supported by vertical panels, or by frames holding screens that project above the worktop.AS NZS 4442 pdf download.