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Document ID (ISN)103076
CIS number 04-239
Year 2004
Convention or series no.
Title Office ergonomics
Bibliographic information Occupational Health Department, Ministry of Manpower, 18 Havelock Road, #05-01, Singapore 059764, Republic of Singapore, [c2004]. 3p. Illus.
Internet access http://www.mom.gov.sg/MOM/OHD/Publications/2490_ergofact.pdf [in English]
Abstract Many persons spend a significant amount of time in front of computers in offices. Computer workstations should be ergonomically designed taking into consideration the physical size, capabilities and limitations of workers. This information sheet provides guidance on work posture to be adopted when working with computers and on ergonomics of computer workstations.
Descriptors (primary) Singapore; man-computer interfaces; office work; ergonomics
Descriptors (secondary) lighting; relaxation exercises; workplace design; equipment layout; safety guides; sitting posture; musculoskeletal diseases; comfort criteria; work posture
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceSingapore
Subject(s) Ergonomics and work organization
Broad subject area(s) Physiology, ergonomics
Browse category(ies) Physical fitness programmes
Office work
Ergonomics