| Document ID (ISN) | 48133 |
| CIS number |
87-1102 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
Cahiers de notes documentaires - Sécurité et hygiène du travail |
| Year |
1987 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Cail F., Floru R. |
| Title |
Computer terminal work and health - Recent bibliographical data |
| Original title |
Travail sur terminal d'ordinateur et santé - Données bibliographiques récentes [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
1st Quarter 1987, No.126, Note No.1613-126-87, p.33-46. Illus. 120 ref. |
| Abstract |
The increasing use of visual display units (VDUs) calls for an examination of the health risks faced by operators. This article is the result of a review of all the studies, researches and surveys which have been carried out to date on the subject. The main themes covered are risks during pregnancy, skin disorders, eyesight, musculoskeletal system disorders, stress. Findings in each of these topics are summarised. Judging by most recent data, the screen itself is not a threat to the health of the operator. However, using screens under unsatisfactory conditions does contribute to the onset of health problems. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
ergonomics; visual display terminals |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; visual tasks; visual fatigue; replaced; mental stress; dermatological effects; expectant mothers; musculoskeletal diseases |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Office work
Visual display terminals (VDTs)
Ergonomics
|
