{"id":63432,"date":"2026-08-05T15:18:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T15:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myntwork.com\/en-ca\/?page_id=51117"},"modified":"2026-08-05T15:18:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T15:18:32","slug":"workstation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myntwork.com\/en-ca\/resources\/glossary\/workstation\/","title":{"rendered":"Workstation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Workstation<\/strong> is the complete setting used by a person to perform tasks, not merely the desk.<\/p>\n<h2>What it means in a workplace context<\/h2>\n<p>It may include desk, chair, screen, keyboard, mouse, power, lighting and accessories.<\/p>\n<h2>Why it matters<\/h2>\n<p>Treating the workstation as a system improves procurement and ergonomic setup.<\/p>\n<h2>Questions to ask<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>What decision or requirement does Workstation support?<\/li>\n<li>Which evidence or record is required?<\/li>\n<li>Who owns the information and keeps it current?<\/li>\n<li>How does it affect furniture selection, service or future change?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Applying the concept<\/h2>\n<p>When Workstation informs an ergonomic decision, consider the user, task, duration, equipment and environment together. Adapt general guidance where individual needs require specialist assessment.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Myntwork resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/resources\/ergonomics\/\">Ergonomics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/resources\/ergonomics\/ergonomic-workplace-guide\/\">Ergonomic Workplace Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/resources\/ergonomics\/ergonomic-workstation-setup\/\">Ergonomic Workstation Setup<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Practical example<\/h2>\n<p>In a workplace project, Workstation should be connected to a real decision rather than used as an isolated label. The project team should state the scope, responsible owner, required evidence and point at which the information will be reviewed. This may be during specification, quotation, handover, service, relocation or end-of-use.<\/p>\n<p>Recording the definition in the project brief prevents different suppliers and internal teams from using the same term in different ways. 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