Document ID (ISN) | 57116 |
CIS number |
91-1915 |
ISBN(s) |
950-582-295-2 |
Year |
1990 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Epelman M., Fontana D., Neffa J.C. |
Title |
Effects of new computer technologies on workers' health |
Original title |
Efectos de las nuevas tecnologías informatizadas sobre la salud de los trabajadores [in Spanish] |
Bibliographic information |
Humanitas-Credal, Carlos Calvo 644, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1990. 139p. Illus. 51 ref. |
Abstract |
Part I of this study discusses the influence of new computer technology on the working world (technical characteristics of new work tools: computer, visual display units; work tasks after the introduction of VDUs in the workplace; job classification and work reorganisation). Part II deals with associated health hazards: vision disturbances, musculo-skeletal problems, psychological problems, effects on the reproductive function; microclimate (temperature, humidity) and noise; other health problems (dermatitis, epilepsy due to light flickering); electric shock. Recommendations for a healthier workplace. In the appendix: questionnaire survey of VDU users; check list for VDU operators. |
Descriptors (primary) |
computer terminals; computers; ergonomics; visual display terminals |
Descriptors (secondary) |
antifertility effects; visual function disorders; report; visual tasks; check lists; musculoskeletal diseases; questionnaire survey; dermatological effects; epilepsy |
Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
Country / State or Province | Argentina |
Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
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Broad subject area(s) |
New technologies
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Browse category(ies) |
Office work Visual display terminals (VDTs) Genetic factors in reaction to exposures Ergonomics
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