| Document ID (ISN) | 55187 |
| CIS number |
91-339 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-660-13334-2 (Eng); 0-660-92753-5 (fr) |
| Year |
1989 |
| Convention or series no. |
CCHST No.P 89-22F
CCOHS No.P 89-22E
|
| Author(s) |
Stones I. |
| Title |
Ergonomics for workplaces with visual display terminals |
| Original title |
Principes ergonomiques applicables au poste de travail avec terminal à écran de visualisation [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 250 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, 1989. 11p. Illus. |
| Abstract |
Health problems associated with the use of visual display terminals (VDTs) are chiefly muscular (sore wrists, hand cramps, pains in neck and shoulders) and visual (eye-strain, blurred vision, dizziness). These effects may be caused by incorrect work station design, repetitive hand movements, poor lighting and repeated focussing of the eyes. Problems may be avoided by providing work stations which may be adjusted to suit the size of the worker, the task performed and individual preferences. Sources of glare should be reduced and work/rest schedules implemented. Detailed guidance is given on the setting up and use of a VDT work station. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
visual display terminals; health hazards; ergonomics |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
lighting; visual displays; glare; visual fatigue; physical fatigue; workplace design |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Office work
Visual display terminals (VDTs)
Ergonomics
|
