| Document ID (ISN) | 105312 |
| CIS number |
06-875 |
| ISBN(s) |
2-7389-1208-7 |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
INRS ED 924
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| Author(s) |
Cail F., Aptel M. |
| Title |
Visual display units - Health and ergonomics |
| Original title |
Ecrans de visualisation - Santé et ergonomie [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, June 2005. 104p. Illus. 18 ref. Price: EUR 8.00. Downloadable version free of charge. |
| Internet access |
http://www.inrs.fr/INRS-PUB/inrs01.nsf/inrs01_search_view_view/4CF47B81F1C8EAB8C1257060002991A5/$FILE/ed924.pdf [in French]
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| Abstract |
This guide reviews the information and methods needed to implement legislative requirements for work at screens. Part 1 examines the health effects of work at screens (visual fatigue, stress and musculoskeletal diseases). Part 2 provides guidance on preventive measures (characteristics of screen displays, workspace design, the physical environment and work organization). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
France; man-computer interfaces; ergonomics; visual display terminals |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
work organization; legal aspects; workplace design; visual fatigue; safety guides; stress factors; risk factors; glossary; musculoskeletal diseases |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
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| Broad subject area(s) |
New technologies
Physiology, ergonomics
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| Browse category(ies) |
Ergonomics
Office work
Visual display terminals (VDTs)
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