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Document ID (ISN)50263
CIS number 88-1738
ISBN(s) 92-825-6464-9 (English);; 92-825-6465-7 (frnçais)
Year 1986
Convention or series no. Booklet No.1
Author(s)
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Title Visual display unit workplaces: Emerging trends and problems
Original title Postes de travail sur console de visualisation: perspectives de développement et problèmes [in French]
Bibliographic information Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1986. 48p. Illus. Price: ECU 4.70; BEF 200; GBP 3.20; IEP 3.60; USD 5.00.
Abstract Overview of research results into VDU work, written for decision makers in European Community institutions, governments, enterprises and trade unions. Contents: workplace design; the VDU workplace environment (lighting, noise, room climate, architectural design); work organisation; labour legislation factors; health effects of VDUs (physiological and psychological stresses, sociological effects, effects on skills); conclusions. Six research projects sponsored by the Foundation are summarised.
Descriptors (primary) ergonomics; visual display terminals
Descriptors (secondary) lighting; European Communities; workplace design; noise; future trends; mental stress; ongoing research; legislation; survey
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Subject(s) Commerce, services, offices
Broad subject area(s) Physiology, ergonomics
Browse category(ies) Office work
Visual display terminals (VDTs)
Ergonomics