| Document ID (ISN) | 48727 |
| CIS number |
87-1329 |
| Year |
1987 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
Occupational health and video display terminals (VDTs) |
| Bibliographic information |
Alberta Community and Occupational Health, Medical Services Branch, 10709 Jasper Ave., Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N3, Canada, Jan. 1987. 11p. 18 ref. |
| Abstract |
Information on VDTs is summarised and recommendations are given for workplaces. Discussed are: background on VDTs and associated complaints; radiation; effect on pregnancy; skin rashes; epilepsy; vision, muscle and joint problems; beneficial exercises for parts of the body; psychological stress. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Canada; biological effects; visual display terminals; Alberta |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
antifertility effects; epilepsy; fatigue; round-up; mental stress; dermatological effects; visual fatigue |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Subject(s) |
Lighting, colour and vision
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
New technologies
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Office work
Visual display terminals (VDTs)
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
|
