Does it matter where I physically position filing cabinets relative to the people using them?

Filing placement has a real ergonomic impact. The most frequently accessed files should be between knee height and shoulder height — roughly 18–54 inches from the floor — which is the zone where most people can reach comfortably without bending or stretching. Very low drawers require repeated stooping; top drawers on tall cabinets require awkward overhead reaching. For heavy-use files, lateral cabinets with files at eye level in the top two drawers are the most ergonomically efficient arrangement. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960.