| Document ID (ISN) | 64065 |
| CIS number |
95-614 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0003-6870 - Applied Ergonomics |
| Year |
1993 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Gallimore J.J., Brown M.E. |
| Title |
Effectiveness of the C-Sharp - Reducing ergonomics problems at VDTs |
| Bibliographic information |
Oct. 1993, Vol.24, No.5, p.327-336. Illus. 21 ref. |
| Abstract |
An ergonomic analysis was made of the 'C-Sharp' device, a system of mirrors designed to minimize the visual strain of long-term VDT use by reducing the amount of muscular work associated with accommodation and convergence to near targets. The device is also designed to eliminate glare. The C-Sharp effectively reduces glare; it is not detrimental to operator performance; it allows bifocal wearers to keep their necks in natural postures rather than tilted backwards. However, postures are somewhat constrained and there is no evidence that the device will reduce temporary myopia caused by near work. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
visual tasks; ergonomic evaluation; visual display terminals; visual fatigue |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
myopia; evaluation of equipment; glare; comfort assessment; visual acuity; work posture |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
New technologies
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Office work
Visual display terminals (VDTs)
Fatigue
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