Can the Right Furniture Make Your Command and Control Room Equipment More Efficient?

How much thought have you given to your command and control room equipment? If you’re investing in the design of a control room or the design and retrofitting of an existing room, you’ve probably given this a lot of thought. The next question is, how much thought have you given to the furniture for your control room? If it’s not a lot, it’s time to make a U-turn and focus on the furniture. Here’s why it can make your command and control room equipment more efficient.

Eye Movement, Technology, and Chairs

What could these possibly have in common? The answer is efficiency. Most importantly, technicians in a control room should have seating and consoles that minimize head and eye movement. The less head and eye movement operators require, the less fatigue they will experience. And less fatigue means more efficiency over the course of a shift. In addition, eye movement should be less than 35 degrees. So, considering the console’s size, height, and placement will be a contributing factor to comfort and fatigue. But when it comes to eye and head movement, the furniture will be what makes for a functional and efficient workstation.

Consoles and Employee Height

Similarly, there is an increasing trend toward flexible workstations to improve ergonomics and staff comfort. Flexible consoles and technology configuration should be available to accommodate all staff members. And workstations should consider employee height when selecting furniture. Furthermore, all operators should be able to see over the top of consoles while still having ample space below the desktop for comfortable legroom. Hence, being able to visually access all of their tools without standing, leaning, or moving will make them more efficient.

Command and Control Room Equipment by Fountainhead

In conclusion, functional and flexible furniture is about more than comfort and productivity. Most importantly, it can affect the efficiency of the entire control room. So, are you ready to learn about the best command and control room equipment to make your control room more efficient? Take a look at what our experts at Fountainhead Control Rooms can do for your business.