Ergonomics in the Control Room: The Human Factor Makes the Difference
Safety in the control room requires more than high-performance technology. A work environment that puts people first is crucial. JST shows how ergonomics, intelligent technology, and holistic planning help operators maintain control even in critical situations.
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Concentrated work in an environment that not only corresponds technically to the state of the art but also takes current ergonomic standards into account: With the new network control center, Stadtwerke Steinburg GmbH meets all requirements for modern workplaces in CRITIS control rooms. Photo: JST - Jungmann Systemtechnik® -
The operator recognizes incoming malfunctions and alarm conditions on the ergonomic Stratos desk via the integrated AlarmLight, which lights up, flashes, or pulses in different colors depending on the presetting and the current situation. Photo: JST - Jungmann Systemtechnik® -
Ergonomic workplace in the new control room of FHW Neuköln. Photo: JST - Jungmann Systemtechnik®
Occupational Medicine: These ergonomic requirements must be met by control room furniture
Monitoring, control, alarm management – tasks in a control room require the highest possible concentration and vigilance from the operator. Wrong decisions can have serious consequences. Whether it is a police or security center, logistics, IT or production control center, measuring room or control room for critical infrastructure – for all of them: Furnishing that meets the guidelines for occupational health and safety, both technically and ergonomically, not only significantly relieves employees. It also ensures more safety and efficiency. As an expert in control room equipment, the company JST – Jungmann Systemtechnik® provides planning specifications to help meet these requirements.
For occupational physicians, there is no doubt: a working environment that takes ergonomics and technology in the control room into account in equal measure contributes significantly to the health of employees. Suitable furniture also strengthens the motivation of the workforce. Based on its experience in this specialized field, JST – Jungmann Systemtechnik® accompanied the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in the development of the so-called BAuA study on screen work in control rooms. In this way, concrete action aids for the ergonomic design of control room workplaces could be developed. At the same time, legal occupational health and safety requirements and the recommendations of the study serve as an essential guide for control center planning and are consistently implemented in JST projects.
Prerequisite: Stable, durable and ergonomic
Technical control room furniture must perform significantly more than the components of a conventional workplace. As a professional solution in this sector, the Stratos X11 furniture system has made a name for itself. The control room desks of this series have already proven themselves in hundreds of control rooms. The operator desk is handcrafted in Germany in compliance with the highest quality standards. Stability and durability are just as elementary requirements as the design and the extraordinary technical features of the desks.
Benefit: Technical specifications
Features include electromotive height adjustments, a comfortably dimensioned legroom, a generously dimensioned and illuminated supply space, concealed cable routing and lowered monitor setup surfaces. The Stratos models are suitable for combination options with alarm software that automatically warns via LED light strips in the event of incoming faults. QI charging pads, card readers, AI-supported indoor air sensors and other specifications can also be integrated.
Improved concentration and performance
Since lighting and acoustics also play a significant role in screen work in the control center according to the study by the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the experts from JST go one step further in workplace design: with the Opal X11 acoustic ceiling sail, these influences are taken into account. The component, which was developed based on occupational medicine specifications for shift work in control rooms, not only minimizes noise emissions in the room. An HCL light source (Human Centric Lighting) with innovative LED technology also increases concentration and performance.
30 years of know-how flows into turnkey solutions
In planning services for control rooms, control centers and service centers, Jungmann Systemtechnik, as a turnkey provider for control center solutions, answers all questions regarding acoustics, climate, lighting and ergonomic furniture. In addition, with its 30 years of experience, the company offers visionary technological concepts for monitoring and controlling all processes in the control room. This also includes large-screen visualizations, software solutions and KVM systems. The portfolio is supplemented by extensive service packages for the fail-safe operation of control rooms.
Ergonomic workplace in the new Hamburg Fleet Operations Center of Carnival Maritime
The workplaces in the control room of RWE Power AG were not only equipped with height-adjustable work desks. Opal X11 acoustic ceiling sails are also used to improve lighting and climate.
