Document ID (ISN) | 40928 |
CIS number |
83-2078 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0002-8894 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal |
Year |
1983 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Arndt R. |
Title |
Working posture and musculoskeletal problems of video display terminal operators - Review and reappraisal |
Bibliographic information |
June 1983, Vol.44, No.6, p.437-446. Illus. 50 ref. |
Abstract |
Identification of the problems, their causes and possible solutions. Items reviewed are: working posture and workstation design (keyboard location, chair design, display screen position, document location, display considerations); working postures and work tasks; working posture and personal attributes; repetitive motion injuries; stress reactions. Solutions should be based on a problem-solving approach relying on information gathering, input from operators and flexibility in implementing corrective measures. |
Descriptors (primary) |
workplace design; work posture; ergonomics; musculoskeletal diseases; visual display terminals |
Descriptors (secondary) |
sedentary work; ergonomic evaluation; work organization |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system Ergonomics Office work Visual display terminals (VDTs) Work posture
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