| Document ID (ISN) | 101248 |
| CIS number |
03-458 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0003-6870 - Applied Ergonomics |
| Year |
2000 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Blomkvist A.C., Gard G. |
| Title |
Computer use in cold environments |
| Bibliographic information |
June 2000, Vol.31, No.3, p.239-245. Illus. 17 ref. |
| Abstract |
This study addresses computer work in cold environments. It discusses the general conditions for such work, and specifically explores the use of fingers for data entry in the cold. Five cold workplaces involving the use of computers were studied. It was found that the effects of the cold were in line with those mentioned in the literature, with the manual lifting of heavy goods being most impairing activity. Subjects contended with strenuous working postures and cold fingers while holding the computers in their hands or arms. Different methods of entering data with keyboards or touch screens, including with the use of fingers or styluses, were studied. From an ergonomic standpoint, the use of a stylus is recommended for data entry. Finally, a supportive rack is recommended in the case of portable computers. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Sweden; ergonomics; cold workplaces; man-computer interfaces; keyboard operations |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
lifting of loads; forestry and logging; outdoor work; warehouses; ergonomic evaluation; questionnaire survey; job study; rail transport; fingers |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Sweden |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
New technologies
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Office work
Heat and cold
Ergonomics
|
