The Importance of the Neutral Reach Zone for Your Workspace

Bud Ward
5 min readAug 23, 2019

Anthropometry is the study of the sizes and proportions of the human body. The data collected in this field is used in the manufacturing and design of ergonomic tools and equipment. One of the most common applications of anthropometric data is the determination of where to place items in the workspace. Proper placement in an area called the neutral reach zone can reduce the risk of…

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Bud Ward

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