PLAN No. 815. HEIGHTS OF WORKING SURFACES
Kitchen tables and the bottom of sinks are usually too low for working surfaces when the housekeeper is standing. Low working surfaces are often responsible for tired backs and rounded shoulders because of the undue stooping and the strain on the arms and shoulders. The following figures show the proper level of working surfaces for the height of the housekeeper:
| Height of woman. | Proper height of working surface. Inches. |
|---|---|
| 4 feet 10 inches | 27 |
| 5 feet | 28 |
| 5 feet 2 inches | 29 |
| 5 feet 4 inches | 30 |
| 5 feet 6 inches | 31 |
The kitchen table should be raised to the proper height by the use of blocks of wood. Different types of blocks for raising the height of tables can easily be made by you and sold:
Fig. 6.—Blocks for raising tables.
(a) A block of wood with a socket in which the table fits securely.
(b) A block of wood with metal strips and screws or nails for fastening the table legs, or the cabinet table.