| Document ID (ISN) | 55294 |
| CIS number |
91-333 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0003-6870 - Applied Ergonomics |
| Year |
1990 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Collins M., Brown B., Bowman K., Carkeet A. |
| Title |
Workstation variables and visual discomfort associated with VDTs |
| Bibliographic information |
June 1990, Vol.21, No.2, p.157-161. 14 ref. |
| Abstract |
The effects of a range of workstation factors upon the visual symptoms experienced by a group of 92 visual display terminal (VDT) users were investigated. Subjects in the study kept a diary over 5 consecutive workdays in which they recorded the types of visual and postural symptoms which occurred and the types of work tasks being performed. Each subject's workstation was analysed for screen legibility and stability, discomfort and disability glare, and required head postures. By the use of multiple regression techniques the relative contribution of these factors to the symptoms reported by the users of these workstations was considered. Screen legibility significantly influenced the occurrence of symptoms of ocular discomfort and vertical head movements significantly affected the incidence of postural/headache symptoms. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
visual fatigue; ergonomics; visual display terminals |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
visual displays; glare; work posture; workplace design |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Australia |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Office work
Visual display terminals (VDTs)
Fatigue
Ergonomics
|
