| Document ID (ISN) | 101370 |
| CIS number |
03-98 |
| Year |
2002 |
| Convention or series no. |
SUVA 84021.d
SUVA 84021.f
SUVA 84021.i
|
| Title |
Computerized workplaces - 10 proposals for your health and well-being |
| Original title |
Postes de travail informatisés - 10 conseils pour votre santé et votre bien-être [in French]
Arbeiten am Bildschirm - 10 Tipps für Ihre Gesundheit und Ihr Wohlbefinden [in German]
Lavoro al videoterminale - 10 consigli utili per tutelare la salute e il benessere dei lavoratori [in Italian] |
| Bibliographic information |
Suva, Gesundheitsschutz, Postfach, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, 2002. 12p. Illus. 3 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://wwwitsp1.suva.ch/sap/its/mimes/waswo/99/pdf/84021-f.pdf [in French]
http://wwwitsp1.suva.ch/sap/its/mimes/waswo/99/pdf/84021-d.pdf [in German]
http://wwwitsp1.suva.ch/sap/its/mimes/waswo/99/pdf/84021-i.pdf [in Italian]
|
| Abstract |
This leaflet contains ten ergonomic proposals for the health and well-being persons working at screens: avoid reflections and glare; place the screen directly facing the user; ensure that there is enough space for the legs under the table; take advantage of the various layout possibilities; ensure that the forearms are in a horizontal position; select a chair allowing dynamic seating; observe a proper distance between the eyes and the screen; adjust the screen so that the upper limit is 5-10cm below eye level; make use of auxiliary equipment foot rests, arm rests, document holders); move around regularly. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Switzerland; computer terminals; training material; keyboard operations; man-computer interfaces; ergonomics |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
lighting; relaxation exercises; equipment layout; seats; eyes; tables; training manuals; glare; foot rests |
| Document type |
C - Training manuals, audiovisual material |
| Country / State or Province | Switzerland |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
New technologies
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Office work
Physical fitness programmes
Visual display terminals (VDTs)
Ergonomics
OSH training
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