| Document ID (ISN) | 41625 |
| CIS number |
84-671 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0018-7208 - Human Factors |
| Year |
1983 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Grandjean E., Hünting W., Piderman M. |
| Title |
VDT workstation design: Preferred settings and their effects |
| Bibliographic information |
Apr. 1983, Vol.25, No.2, p.161-175. Illus. 11 ref. |
| Abstract |
The means and ranges for preferred seat height, keyboard height above floor, screen height above floor, screen distance to table edge, screen inclination, eye levels and viewing angle, and screen and visual distance, were determined in 68 subjects (48 female, 20 male) from 4 companies. Preferred body postures differed distinctly from those recommended in the literature, and were based on the subjects' feelings of postural relaxation. In particular, there was a clear tendency for operators to lean backwards, in contrast to the upright position recommended in brochures and standards. Adjustable VDT stations can substantially contribute to comfortable and suitable work postures. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
workplace design; work posture; office work; ergonomics; visual display terminals |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
subjective assessment; keyboard operations; office equipment; comment on standard; visual comfort; design of equipment; seats |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Lighting, colour and vision
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Office work
Visual display terminals (VDTs)
Work posture
Ergonomics
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