| Document ID (ISN) | 102270 |
| CIS number |
03-1469 |
| ISBN(s) |
2-87112-081-1 |
| Year |
2001 |
| Convention or series no. |
D/2001/0588/4
Ergonomie en pratique 1
|
| Author(s) |
Op De Beeck R., Van den Broek K. |
| Title |
Ergonomics of office work |
| Original title |
L'ergonomie du travail de bureau [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
PREVENT, rue Gachard 88, Bte 4, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium, 2001. 31p. Illus. 19 ref. Price: EUR 16.95. |
| Abstract |
The ergonomics of office work concerns persons who work in office environments or use office equipment. New trends in office work include home work and teleworking. Rapid technological developments allow new possibilities, but also involve new risks. This booklet highlights the risk factors that are present in office work environments and proposes prevention measures. In particular, it discusses the advantages and disadvantages of laptop computers and flat screens, as well as of voice recognition technology as a means of data entry. In appendix: check list for the assessment of work at a VDU. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
telecommuting; Belgium; risk factors; ergonomics; office work; home work |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
work organization; workplace design; mental workload; computer terminals; keyboard operations; safety guides; man-computer interfaces; health hazards; new technologies; comfort criteria; check lists; office equipment |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | Belgium |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Office work
Ergonomics
Telework
|
