advice for reach of high shelf
notes
The dimensions given here are for the maximum height of a shelf to which children can just reach to pick up or place an item. They may not be able to see the full depth of the shelf.
for children in key stage 1
The maximum height of high reach shelf should not be greater than 1140mm.
for children in key stage 2
The maximum height of high reach shelf should not be greater than 1340mm.
for children at primary school
If it is not possible to have separate classrooms for Keystage 1 and Keystage 2 children (ie if they are likely to use the same classrooms), the maximum height of high reach shelf should not be greater than 1140mm.
for children in key stage 3
The maximum height of high reach shelf should not be greater than 1580mm.
for children in key stage 4
The maximum height of high reach shelf should not be greater than 1710mm.
for children at secondary school
If it is not possible to have separate classrooms for Keystage 3 and Keystage 4 children (ie if they are likely to use the same classrooms), the maximum height of high reach shelf should not be greater than 1580mm.
for children in post 16 educational institutions
The maximum height of high reach shelf should not be greater than 1750mm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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