What ergonomic factors should I consider for filing cabinet placement?

Filing ergonomics: the most frequently accessed files should be between knee height and shoulder height (approximately 18"–54" from the floor) to minimize bending and reaching. Bottom drawers require squatting or kneeling — reserve them for rarely accessed files. Top drawers of 4+ drawer cabinets require reaching overhead — use for archive files only. Side-by-side lateral filing allows more files within the ergonomic access zone than front-to-back vertical filing. OfficeFurniture2go.com incorporates ergonomic filing guidelines into all storage plans — call 1-800-460-0858.